Mandela Legacy

Mandela family ‘dismayed’ by funeral corruption claims

Article Agence France Presse - 14 Dec 2017

Corruption Watch said that it had uncovered evidence that millions of rands disappeared during preparations for Mandela's memorial and funeral.

Sobukwe: A giant whose voice endures

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 8 Dec 2016

Unlike canonised Madiba, the Africanist leader was feared in life and all but forgotten in death.

Struggle stalwart Moseneke retires from the Bench

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 May 2016

The senior judge helped draft the Constitution, and has worked valiantly to uphold it ever since.

Don’t miss this: Freedom Day special

Article Arts Desk - 27 Apr 2015

From catching a film on Mandela's legacy to enjoying a family day at Lusito Land, here are a few events happening around the country on April 27.

USA announces ‘historic’ opening with Cuba

Article Sapa Afp - 17 Dec 2014

The Unites States is about to re-establish diplomatic ties within months. The last three of the Cuban Five are to be released in a prisoner swap.

Government to remember Madiba

Article bogdan TagDiv - 27 Nov 2014

The department of social development says the first anniversary of Mandela's passing will be commemorated with an official ceremony of remembrance.

Michael Elion: Eyewear art raises shades of debate

Article Kwanele Sosibo - 20 Nov 2014

A Cape Town artist perceives a threat behind the furious reaction to his sponsored freedom statue.

Mandla Mandela ‘cleans up’ his image

Article bogdan TagDiv - 1 Jun 2014

Nelson Mandela's grandson, Mandla has hired a publicist to help clean up his image as "the official face of the Mandela brand".

Madiba: The belated rise of an Aids activist

Article Mia Malan - 13 Dec 2013

Mandela regretted not acting on HIV during his presidency, but he made up for it in spades.

Madibaville isn’t always paradise

Article bogdan TagDiv - 19 Jul 2013

Living in a settlement named after Nelson Mandela doesn't mean you have the basics.

Serious about games

Article Advertorial Supplement - 31 May 2013

Since November 2011 the North-West University's Vaal Triangle campus has housed the Serious Games Institute–South Africa (SGI-SA).

Being Mandela: ‘Real housewives from exile’

Article bogdan TagDiv - 22 Feb 2013

South Africans will be reminded of how unique they really are when reality show "Being Mandela" - about members of SA's first family - airs in April.

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State capture commission granted a 13-month extension

Kiri Rupiah - 24 Feb 2020

Judge Wendy Hughes says this is the final extension because finality is "owed to the nation"

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eThekwini commuters pay for council’s contracts

Greg Ardé - 24 Feb 2020

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Bishop Emeritus Rubin Phillip: The guerilla priest

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From his adventures with Steve Biko to his support for shack dwellers in KwaZulu-Natal, Bishop Emeritus Rubin Phillip has always walked the talk of radical Christianity

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Response to the report of the independent assessors

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.

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