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Nelson Mandela

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
Mandla Mandela’s estranged wife eyes inheritance
Article
/ 16 February 2014

Mandla Mandela’s estranged wife eyes inheritance

The millions Madiba left to Mandla Mandela may form part of divorce proceedings with his wife, to whom he is married in community of property with.

By Sapa
Capturing the ‘extraordinary spirit’ of Madiba
Article
/ 13 February 2014

Capturing the ‘extraordinary spirit’ of Madiba

Artist Richard Stone says he would gladly have paid to paint his portrait of Nelson Mandela, the study of which is being auctioned off in Cape Town.

By Brent Meersman
Mandela’s alleged love children seek recognition
Article
/ 10 February 2014

Mandela’s alleged love children seek recognition

Two women who claim to be fathered by Nelson Mandela have sought to be recognised by the late former president’s estate.

By Sapa
Reports on Winnie ‘mischievous’, says Zindzi Mandela
Article
/ 5 February 2014

Reports on Winnie ‘mischievous’, says Zindzi Mandela

Reports on Winnie Madikizela-Mandela getting nothing from Nelson Mandela’s estate were "mischievous", says her daughter Zindzi.

By Sapa
Mandela’s will could lead to more family squabbles
Article
/ 4 February 2014

Mandela’s will could lead to more family squabbles

Nelson Mandela’s will could reignite a power struggle after he chose Graca Machel, Makaziwe and Zenani to represent the family on big decisions.

By Staff Reporter
Winnie gets nothing from Mandela will
Article
/ 3 February 2014

Winnie gets nothing from Mandela will

Former president Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has been left out of the will of the former statesman.

By Sapa
Schools, staff included in Mandela’s will
Article
/ 3 February 2014

Schools, staff included in Mandela’s will

Mandela’s staff, as well as a number of academic institutions form part of the list of Nelson Mandela’s beneficiaries in his will.

By Staff Reporter
Executors to announce contents of Madiba’s will
Article
/ 2 February 2014

Executors to announce contents of Madiba’s will

Nelson Mandela’s final will and testament will be read out during a briefing in Johannesburg on Monday.

By Staff Reporter and Sapa
Pimples: Saving Madiba’s rabbit
Videos
/ 29 January 2014

Pimples: Saving Madiba’s rabbit

Gwede, Mac and Blade try their best to stop the rabbit from whispering in Mandela’s ear. But the elusive animal has some tricks up its sleeve.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
ANC to investigate misappropriation of Madiba memorial funds
Article
/ 26 January 2014

ANC to investigate misappropriation of Madiba memorial funds

The ANC has vowed to launch an investigation into claims that public funds, released for Nelson Mandela’s memorials, may have been misappropriated.

By Sapa Afp
Madiba’s funeral funds misappropriated
Article
/ 25 January 2014

Madiba’s funeral funds misappropriated

Opposition parties have demanded a probe into allegations that some of the funds for Nelson Mandela’s memorial services were misspent.

By Sapa Afp
Dali Tambo: Artists must remove rabbit from Mandela’s ear
Article
/ 24 January 2014

Dali Tambo: Artists must remove rabbit from Mandela’s ear

Tambo says the artists must remove the bronze rabbit from Madiba’s ear at their own cost, but could perhaps relocate it to the garden near the statue.

By Glynnis Underhill
Peta asks to adopt Mandela’s rabbit, online petition launched
Article
/ 23 January 2014

Peta asks to adopt Mandela’s rabbit, online petition launched

The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals has written to the department of arts and culture, asking if it could take over the bronze rabbit.

By Glynnis Underhill
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