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Nelson Mandela

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
DON’T MISS THIS: ‘Madiba, the African Opera’
Article
/ 21 May 2014

DON’T MISS THIS: ‘Madiba, the African Opera’

"Madiba, the African Opera" premiers at the Pretoria State Theatre on Friday May 23 2014. The production runs until June 1 2014.

By Staff Reporter
ANC dismisses claims of misuse of Mandela funeral funds
Article
/ 13 May 2014

ANC dismisses claims of misuse of Mandela funeral funds

An ANC official says money was not misused despite reports that public funds for Madiba’s funeral were paid to suppliers without official approval.

By Sapa
Fake interpreter Jantjie stars in bizarre new advert
Article
/ 8 May 2014

Fake interpreter Jantjie stars in bizarre new advert

Thamsanqa Jantjie, the man accused of "faking" sign language at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service, has appeared in a bizarre app advert.

By Staff Reporter
Where I go, the DA runs the game
Article
/ 8 May 2014

Where I go, the DA runs the game

In Mitchells Plain, Geraldine trusts the DA with her children and grandchildren’s future.

By Glynnis Underhill
SA, India: Kindred spirits in celebration of inequality
Article
/ 5 May 2014

SA, India: Kindred spirits in celebration of inequality

In his e-book "No Country For The Poor", journalist Azad Essa tracks the path of two countries which head to the polls. Here is an excerpt.

By Azad Essa
Buthelezi: No free and fair elections in SA
Article
/ 1 May 2014

Buthelezi: No free and fair elections in SA

IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi speaks to M&G about elections, leadership and other issues facing South African politics.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Cop car leaves Mandela bust with chip on the shoulder
Article
/ 30 April 2014

Cop car leaves Mandela bust with chip on the shoulder

Barely two days after the bust of Nelson Mandela was unveiled at Parliament, a police vehicle reversed into it and damaged its right side.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Zuma praises De Klerk at unveiling of Madiba bust
Article
/ 28 April 2014

Zuma praises De Klerk at unveiling of Madiba bust

President Jacob Zuma praised FW de Klerk at the unveiling of a bust of Nelson Mandela at Parliament as part of the 20 years of democracy celebrations.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Madiba taught me to be a free white Afrikaner in a modern SA
Article
/ 24 April 2014

Madiba taught me to be a free white Afrikaner in a modern SA

Twenty-four years after Nelson Mandela was freed from prison, Zelda le Grange remembers what he taught her – with freedom comes responsibility.

By Staff Reporter
What happened to transformation?
Analysis
/ 24 April 2014

What happened to transformation?

The ruling party failed to reshape the economy and govern effectively in our developmental state.

By Staff Reporter
R1m for Tshwane cops’ EC beach bash
Article
/ 24 April 2014

R1m for Tshwane cops’ EC beach bash

Metro officers were snubbed by the military at Nelson Mandela’s funeral in Qunu because of an apparent "lack of trust".

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Tutu calls on South Africans to vote with their heads
Article
/ 23 April 2014

Tutu calls on South Africans to vote with their heads

Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks frankly about elections, not voting for the ANC and the pain of not being asked to speak at Nelson Mandela’s funeral.

By Andisiwe Makinana
ANC Youth League marks Madiba speech with call to vote
Article
/ 20 April 2014

ANC Youth League marks Madiba speech with call to vote

The ANCYL has used the 50th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s Rivonia Trial speech to say that not voting in coming elections would be blasphemous.

By Sapa
It’s a long way down, Mr President
Article
/ 16 April 2014

It’s a long way down, Mr President

From George W Bush’s artistic outlet to Madiba raising funds, past leaders have taken very different paths from the top once their number was up.

By Sipho Kings
Parliament deemed Madiba’s bust an ’emergency’
Article
/ 15 April 2014

Parliament deemed Madiba’s bust an ’emergency’

Parliament did not follow normal procurement processes for the manufacturing of a Madiba bust because it was considered an "emergency procedure".

By Andisiwe Makinana
This is the work of a revolution
Article
/ 3 April 2014

This is the work of a revolution

Strike and class struggle subvert the "warm and fuzzy" story of workers who decided to make a car for Nelson Mandela.

By Sean Otoole 1
Machel waives community property right to Mandela estate
Article
/ 25 March 2014

Machel waives community property right to Mandela estate

Graça Machel has waived the right to half of the estate of her husband, former president Nelson Mandela, says acting Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke.

By Sapa
Mandela family observes second phase of mourning
Article
/ 24 March 2014

Mandela family observes second phase of mourning

Family members and others attended a ceremony in Qunu marking the second phase of mourning for former president Nelson Mandela.

By Sapa
Angola’s Ollivier: He sold cereals, then he sold peace
Africa
/ 20 February 2014

Angola’s Ollivier: He sold cereals, then he sold peace

The war in Angola was disrupting Jean-Yves Ollivier’s life, so he took steps to put an end to it.

By Fred Khumalo
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