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Articles about Michelle Obama

M&G's top read articles of 2011

From the silly to the serious, here are the articles you liked most this year.

Jittery US unites in grief during 9/11 anniversary

A jittery US has come together in grief during the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks which killed almost 3 000 people and plunged it into war.

'Jacob Zuma snubs Oprah'

In the same week, our beloved leader failed to meet the US first lady, he also failed to make time for the Prime Time Lady, writes Chris Roper.

Michelle Obama hits her stride as first lady

On her second overseas trip without the president, she was warmly received, often with song and to the point of almost being moved to tears.

Michelle Obama says husband 'would love to be here'

US First Lady Michelle Obama rejected criticism that her husband's administration had not paid enough attention to Africa.

Peddling the American Dream

She came, she saw and she conquered, wooing us with hope, glamour, power and good ole' American values. But what was Michelle Obama selling?

Why Obama's hope doesn't cancel out Malema's hype

Verashni Pillay was one of 76 young African women leaders chosen to interact with Michelle Obama.

Mrs O meets the Arch

US first lady Michelle Obama had a date with Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Thursday -- and joined a workshop teaching youth about healthy living.

Michelle Obama in Cape Town to meet Tutu

United States First Lady Michelle Obama kicks off the last leg of her South African tour in Cape Town on Thursday.

Michelle Obama: 'What will you make of your inheritance?'

United States First Lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday urged young people in Soweto to use the legacy of SA's liberation movement to fight modern ills.

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Photos about Michelle Obama

Encouraging fitness
First lady Michelle Obama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu (center) talk met South African soccer player Matthew Booth as they participated in youth activities raising awareness for HIV prevention at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on Thursday.
Meeting the Arch
First lady Michelle Obama meets with Archbishop Desmond Tutu at the Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town.
"Magic dust"
US first lady Michelle Obama speaks to students at the University of Cape Town in Cape Town on Thursday. Obama also met with local education officials and youth at the University of Cape Town, where she brought along a group of students from poor neighbourhoods. "You can fit in here too. This is a place for you," Obama told them. "Getting into a school like this isn't some kind of magical process. There is no magic dust that helps students succeed. Nowadays it is really about how hard you are willing to work."
Lunch time
US first lady Michelle Obama stands with Karen Dudley (right) at her restaurant "The Kitchen" as she makes an unscheduled stop for lunch in Cape Town. Also pictured are (left to right,) daughters Malia and Sasha Obama, niece Leslie Robinson, nephew Avery Robinson.
His story
US first lady Michelle Obama listens to Ahmed Kathrada, former political prisoner on Robben Island and anti-apartheid figure, as she visits the District Six museum, in Cape Town on Thursday. Founded in 1867 as a mixed community of freed slaves, merchants, and immigrants, the apartheid government in 1965 declared it "white" and forcibly removed 60 000 residents and bulldozed their homes.
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