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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 Staff Reporter - 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 Pontsho Pilane - 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 Staff Reporter - 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 Sapa - 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 Staff Reporter - 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 Staff Reporter - 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.

‘Being Mandela’: Madiba’s granddaughters tell-all on new TV show

Article Sapa - 8 Feb 2013

The newest reality television show is in some ways like any other: mother and daughters, sibling rivalry, family gossip and talk of Big Grandpa.

Mandela ‘happy’ to see ANC centenary flame

Article Reuters - 30 May 2012

Nelson Mandela, making his first appearance on television since a hospital stay in February, has received a flame marking the ANC's centenary.

Madiba, the bees and the media

Article Staff Reporter - 22 Jul 2011

With sharp intellect and astute insight, Mandela negotiated tricky ground, writes <b>Pippa Green</b>.

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