. Author Nelson rolihlahla mandela was born in Transkei South Africa on July 25th, 1918. His father was Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu tribe W BTL E To be continued on the next page.W B T L E Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa on July 25th, 1918. His father was Chief Henry Mandela of the Tembu Tribe. Lesson 7 – Mandela’s Garden I. Author To be continued on the next page