Baby Jake Matlala - the giant of the ring
Clinton van der BergFormer sports writer Clinton van der Berg recalls the life of one of South Africa’s greatest boxers and the lasting impression he made.
The lies Nelson Mandela taught us
Chris RoperChris Roper examines the myths and lies created by former president Nelson Mandela.
Waging war on Mandela the saint
Rapule TabaneFor the black youngsters of the 1990s, it was Madiba's role as the head of MK that gave him the respect he needed to bring peaceful reconciliation.
Mandela: A real man of the people, even in prison
Mosibudi MangenaMy first meeting with Nelson Mandela was inauspicious, perhaps even undignified, writes the former president of the Azanian People’s Organisation.
The youth can take a leaf out of the book of a man in touch with his masculinity
Raymond Suttnerographies of Nelson Mandela do not consider him as a g
Concourt gives hope that Mandela’s legacy will live on
Serjeant at the BarA recent judgment by the Constitutional Court will help to develop accountability and transparency, qualities Madiba has reiterated while president.
Government rained on Madiba's parade
John CarlinWas it possible to honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy, as President jacob Zuma has enjoined us to do, and salute him, Zuma, at the same time?
Africa's once-in-a-generation opportunity
Lindlyn MomaBy prioritising safe water and sanitation, Africa's leaders can also ensure the unfinished business of the MDGs is dealt with, writes Lindlyn Moma.
Taking remedial action is part of Madonsela's arsenal
Paul HoffmanThe power of the public protector to "take appropriate remedial action" goes far beyond merely speaking truth to power, writes Paul Hoffman.
Will Mandela's legacy be an ANC election boon?
Verashni PillayNelson Mandela died on a day when SA politics was in its usual ugly, fractured state. Will Madiba's memory help or harm the ANC, asks Verashni Pillay.
Forget your online passwords
Alistair FairweatherAlistair Fairweather doesn't need to remember any of his online passwords anymore, which means he can make them longer and more secure. Here's how.
Mbeki: Baby Jake Matlala will be sorely missed
Former president Thabo Mbeki has paid tribute to former South African boxer and junior flyweight champion Baby Jake Matlala, who has died aged 51.
Mandela: India shows there can be life beyond the great liberator
Jonathan FreedlandAs South Africans contemplate their future after the death of Mandela, Jonathan Freedland says they could do worse than look to India for guidance.
SA mourns Mandela with dignity and dancing
Phillip De WetWe feared the country would lose itself in weeping when Nelson Mandela died. But we should have known better.
Nic Dawes: Mandela and my two brackets of absence
Nic DawesNic Dawes reflects on hearing about the death of Nelson Mandela in India.
George Bizos: Mandela's trial and tribulations
George BizosAdvocate George Bizos, Nelson Mandela's lawyer, confidant and friend, describes the icon's selfless strategy during the Rivonia Trial.
Tutu: We thank God for Madiba
Desmond TutuFormer president Nelson Mandela's presence has left the world and South Africa a little better, writes Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
Editorial: We will always need Madiba
EditorialOur farewell to Nelson Mandela must not be final - we must refuse to say goodbye to his example, his ideals, and the dream we share with him.
Let a thousand state bureaucrats bloom
Ivor ChipkinSA needs well-designed administrations staffed by well-trained, professional mandarins, writes Ivor Chipkin.
The bell tolls for political impetus
Without introspection on former president Nelson Mandela's values, his recent death will merely serve to paper over the cracks.
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