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Mandela Remembered

Recalibrating the African ‘big man’ image
Article
/ 8 December 2014

Recalibrating the African ‘big man’ image

A new book considers the ‘diplomatic afterlife’ of Mandela in relation to former presidents Carter, Clinton and Blair.

By Staff Reporter
[From our archives] The mystery of Mandela the smoker
Article
/ 5 December 2014

[From our archives] The mystery of Mandela the smoker

The former statesman denied that he smoked, claiming he was influenced by American gangster movies.

By Thuletho Zwane
Recalibrating the African ‘big man’ image
Article
/ 5 December 2014

Recalibrating the African ‘big man’ image

A new book considers the ‘diplomatic afterlife’ of Mandela in relation to former presidents Carter, Clinton and Blair.

By Staff Reporter
Alex township’s Madiba memory fades
Article
/ 5 December 2014

Alex township’s Madiba memory fades

Citing heritage concerns, the township’s residents have stonewalled the building of a museum.

By Staff Reporter
When Mandela donned skins of tradition
Article
/ 5 December 2014

When Mandela donned skins of tradition

By appearing in court in Xhosa regalia, Mandela used his body as a symbol of royal and moral power.

By Staff Reporter
Mandela’s long and begrudging walk to Disneyland
Article
/ 5 December 2014

Mandela’s long and begrudging walk to Disneyland

Attempts to honour, or cash in on, the world icon have too often bordered on the farcical.

By Verashni Pillay

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