Did Nelson Mandela go to jail in 1990?

No, Nelson Mandela did not go to jail in 1990; in fact, he was released from prison on February 11, 1990, after spending 27 years behind bars. His release marked a significant moment in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa and was a pivotal step towards the eventual dismantling of the apartheid regime. Following his release, Mandela became a key figure in negotiating a peaceful transition to a democratic South Africa.