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The all-American family

It is clear that speech-making abilities in the Obama family are not restricted to Barack Obama.

Michelle Obama pays homage to Madiba

US First Lady Michelle Obama set out on the first day of a South African tour on Tuesday to pay homage to former president Nelson Mandela.

Michelle Obama drops in on Madiba

US First Lady Michelle Obama met Nelson Mandela at his home on Tuesday in a rare visit for the ageing icon.

Michelle Obama on dating, exercise and keeping it real

"How do you get Barack to believe he's in charge?" You had to forgive the cheeky question.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Michelle Obama arrives in Botswana

Michelle Obama began the second leg of her African trip, with a visit to a clinic in Botswana that treats children living with HIV/Aids.