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Nelson Mandela

Zelda, you shatter our illusions
Analysis
/ 22 January 2015

Zelda, you shatter our illusions

Our dismay at La Grange is born of an expectation for her to be a symbol of Nelson Mandela’s ideals

By Staff Reporter
Zelda, don’t be a victim and let others dictate who you are
Article
/ 20 January 2015

Zelda, don’t be a victim and let others dictate who you are

What we cannot do in South Africa, and where Zelda la Grange made a mistake, is to allow others to define who we are and where we belong.

By Verashni Pillay
ANC: FW De Klerk is ‘no messiah’
Article
/ 16 January 2015

ANC: FW De Klerk is ‘no messiah’

In response to a proposal to rename Table Bay Boulevard after former president FW de Klerk, the ANC says he played no part in liberating South Africa.

By Sapa
15 things about the year ahead
Article
/ 1 January 2015

15 things about the year ahead

From Magna Carta to Rosa Parks, these are the events that will take place in 2015.

By Staff Reporter
Photographer says GCIS mum over R20m demand for Madiba image
Article
/ 9 December 2014

Photographer says GCIS mum over R20m demand for Madiba image

The state agency allegedly responsible for distributing a picture of Madiba globally says it is seeking an amicable resolution to the matter.

By Kwanele Sosibo
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
Ramaphosa: Madiba would have been ashamed of Parliament
Article
/ 8 December 2014

Ramaphosa: Madiba would have been ashamed of Parliament

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said former President Nelson Mandela would have been embarrassed about the disorder taking place in Parliament.

By Sapa
[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
Nelson Mandela ‘lives on my skin’
Article
/ 4 December 2014

Nelson Mandela ‘lives on my skin’

Local tattoo artists report an increased demand for tattoos of former President Nelson Mandela, a new form of fashion to commemorate the statesman.

By Staff Reporter
Government to remember Madiba
Article
/ 27 November 2014

Government to remember Madiba

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

By Andisiwe Makinana
Authors put up a good fight
Article
/ 21 November 2014

Authors put up a good fight

Three new books explore the topic of conflict and how it has shaped the world as we know it.

By Shaun De Waal
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Article
/ 13 November 2014

Monstrous shades colours perceptions about role of art

A new sculpture that neatly aligns commercial interests with art and our history has the twitterati frothing about apparent opportunism.

By Sean Otoole 1
Thanks for reminding us Steve, we want to apologise for apartheid
Article
/ 13 November 2014

Thanks for reminding us Steve, we want to apologise for apartheid

As the architects of apartheid, it’s time for black people to collectively say sorry for the system Mandela designed to exploit white people.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: Civil groups can socialise state into action
Article
/ 6 November 2014

Editorial: Civil groups can socialise state into action

Civil society is important to the functioning of our democracy: sometimes the state has to be pushed hard to do its constitutional duty.

By Editorial
Idris Elba’s debut album a fitting tribute to Mandela
Article
/ 29 October 2014

Idris Elba’s debut album a fitting tribute to Mandela

The M&G has been given one of the first listens to the award-winning actor’s new album "Mi Mandela", a concept album based on the music Madiba liked.

By Staff Reporter
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s court papers not received – Moseneke
Article
/ 16 October 2014

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s court papers not received – Moseneke

The executor of Nelson Mandela’s estate deputy has not received Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s court papers challenging the former president’s estate.

By Sapa
Winnie to contest Mandela divorce, estate
Article
/ 15 October 2014

Winnie to contest Mandela divorce, estate

The ex-wife of former president Nelson Mandela alleges that her divorce was fraudulently obtained, and is also seeking rights to the estate in Qunu.

By Sapa
Why do Hollywood stars play leads in South African stories?
Article
/ 9 October 2014

Why do Hollywood stars play leads in South African stories?

A host of international productions are being filmed on our shores, but even the tales of Nelson Mandela’s life were played by foreign actors.

By Katlego Mkhwanazi
How the US and South Africa became friends again
Article
/ 15 September 2014

How the US and South Africa became friends again

SA’s reaction to Kebby Maphatsoe’s CIA comments is a far cry from the tense relationship with the US under Thabo Mbeki, writes Verashni Pillay.

By Verashni Pillay
Grant Mandela his humanity, guns and all
Article
/ 21 August 2014

Grant Mandela his humanity, guns and all

Textbooks erringly cast him as a messiah without flaws and largely divorce him from the ANC.

By Staff Reporter
Hawks act on Madiba funeral graft
Article
/ 17 July 2014

Hawks act on Madiba funeral graft

The fraud-busters are to investigate how R250 000 appeared in EC Premier Phumulo Masualle’s bank account around the time of Nelson Mandela’s funeral.

By Matuma Letsoala
Graca Machel speaks of her loss for the first time
Article
/ 28 June 2014

Graca Machel speaks of her loss for the first time

Nelson Mandela’s widow talks of their love, her grief and how she censored the media so he would not read bad news about his beloved ANC.

By David Smith
Mandelas welcome Zelda La Grange’s Madiba book
Article
/ 20 June 2014

Mandelas welcome Zelda La Grange’s Madiba book

Nelson Mandela’s family has defended the controversial book, saying those who had close relations with him are entitled to share their perspectives.

By Sapa
Mandela’s wife Machel humiliated, sidelined – La Grange
Article
/ 15 June 2014

Mandela’s wife Machel humiliated, sidelined – La Grange

Former president Nelson Mandela’s assistant Zelda La Grange has detailed incidents in which family in-fighting has left Graca Machel sidelined.

By Sapa
Mandela mourning period draws to a close
Article
/ 14 June 2014

Mandela mourning period draws to a close

Former president Nelson Mandela’s family was expected in Qunu on Saturday to mark the end of the mourning period after his death in December.

By Sapa
Mandla Mandela ‘cleans up’ his image
Article
/ 1 June 2014

Mandla Mandela ‘cleans up’ his image

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

By Sapa
Madiba opera producer: R2.86m is ‘not enough’
Article
/ 27 May 2014

Madiba opera producer: R2.86m is ‘not enough’

The National Lotteries Board allocation of R2.86-million for the production about Nelson Mandela’s life is enough for just three nights on stage.

By Sapa
Mandela opera cancelled after three performances
Article
/ 27 May 2014

Mandela opera cancelled after three performances

According to the producer of "Madiba: The African Opera" there are no funds because the Lotto did not pay out the promised amount.

By Staff Reporter
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