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Nelson Mandela

Zelda la Grange on Mandela: ‘Heroes never die’
Article
/ 6 December 2013

Zelda la Grange on Mandela: ‘Heroes never die’

Zelda la Grange, the former private secretary to Nelson Mandela, remembers the iconic anti-apartheid activist.

By Staff Reporter
SA political heavyweights pay tribute to Madiba
Article
/ 6 December 2013

SA political heavyweights pay tribute to Madiba

Following the death of Nelson Mandela on Thursday, SA’s politicians have described the former president as an icon, a friend and mentor

By Staff Reporter
Charlize Theron on Madiba: ‘I am saddened to the depths of my soul’
Article
/ 6 December 2013

Charlize Theron on Madiba: ‘I am saddened to the depths of my soul’

From Tiger Woods to Charlize Theron and Bantu Holomisa, personalities have on Twitter commemorated the life of Nelson Mandela.

By Rhode Marshall
Mandela’s death: Mourners gather in Houghton
Videos
/ 6 December 2013

Mandela’s death: Mourners gather in Houghton

Hundreds of people went to pay their respects at Nelson Mandela’s Houghton home with candles and songs soon after the news of his death.

By Staff Reporter
Tutu: We thank God for Madiba
Article
/ 6 December 2013

Tutu: We thank God for Madiba

Former president Nelson Mandela’s presence has left the world and South Africa a little better, writes Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: We will always need Madiba
Article
/ 6 December 2013

Editorial: We will always need Madiba

Our farewell to Nelson Mandela must not be final – we must refuse to say goodbye to his example, his ideals, and the dream we share with him.

By Editorial
Nelson Mandela Foundation: ‘No words to express this loss’
Article
/ 6 December 2013

Nelson Mandela Foundation: ‘No words to express this loss’

The Nelson Mandela Foundation, children’s fund and Mandela Rhodes Foundation have expressed their sadness at the death of Nelson Mandela.

By Sarah Evans
The meaning of Mandela
Videos
/ 6 December 2013

The meaning of Mandela

South Africans pay tribute to Tata Mandela and tell us what his legacy means to them.

By Staff Reporter
Tata Mandela, how do we say goodbye?
Article
/ 6 December 2013

Tata Mandela, how do we say goodbye?

As word began to spread that Madiba had died, South Africa prepared to mourn.

By Phillip De Wet
Mandela’s ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ was Africa’s story too
Article
/ 6 December 2013

Mandela’s ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ was Africa’s story too

Africa’s heads of state have paid tribute to former president Nelson Mandela, who they say shaped democracy on the continent.

By Sarah Evans
Address by President Jacob Zuma on the departure of former president Nelson Mandela
Article
/ 6 December 2013

Address by President Jacob Zuma on the departure of former president Nelson Mandela

President Jacob Zuma has addressed the nation on the passing of former president Nelson Mandela.

By Staff Reporter
SA rugby fraternity pays tribute to Mandela’s extraordinary life
Article
/ 6 December 2013

SA rugby fraternity pays tribute to Mandela’s extraordinary life

The South African Rugby Union has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela for his extraordinary life and unselfish contribution to a united South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
World leaders remember Nelson Mandela
Article
/ 6 December 2013

World leaders remember Nelson Mandela

Leaders from across the world have paid tribute to South Africa’s first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela.

By Staff Reporter and Reuters
De Klerk pays tribute to Mandela’s ‘unique contribution’
Article
/ 6 December 2013

De Klerk pays tribute to Mandela’s ‘unique contribution’

Former president FW de Klerk says South Africa has lost one of its founding fathers and "greatest sons".

By Staff Reporter
ANC on Mandela: ‘The large baobab tree has fallen’
Article
/ 5 December 2013

ANC on Mandela: ‘The large baobab tree has fallen’

On the death of Nelson Mandela, the ANC says the nation has lost a "colossus, an epitome of humility … and the hope of millions".

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 December 2013

ANC pays tribute to ‘colossus’ Mandela

The ANC says it has lost an "epitome of humility, equality" with the passing of former statesman Nelson Mandela.

By Sapa
Nelson Mandela dies
Article
/ 5 December 2013

Nelson Mandela dies

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the father of the nation, has died on December 5 2013 at the age of 95.

By Staff Reporter
Mandela family denies rumours of emergency meeting
Article
/ 5 December 2013

Mandela family denies rumours of emergency meeting

The Mandela family have dismissed rumours of an urgent meeting at the Houghton home of critically ill former president Nelson Mandela.

By Sapa
Family gives update on Madiba’s health
Article
/ 3 December 2013

Family gives update on Madiba’s health

Former president Nelson Mandela’s family say he is "very strong" even though "you can see he is struggling".

By Sapa
Anant Singh buys up R950k of Mandela memorabilia
Article
/ 28 November 2013

Anant Singh buys up R950k of Mandela memorabilia

Anant Singh, who produced the movie "Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom", has bought an assortment of signed mementos from Nelson Mandela’s personal items.

By Staff Reporter
It’s a story of love and forgiveness
Article
/ 28 November 2013

It’s a story of love and forgiveness

The "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" director Justin Chadwick talks to the M&G’s Shaun de Waal about making the long-awaited film.

By Shaun De Waal
Movie of the week: ‘Long Walk to Freedom’
Article
/ 28 November 2013

Movie of the week: ‘Long Walk to Freedom’

The makers of "Long Walk to Freedom" have made a highly watchable film of Nelson Mandela’s life story while remaining faithful to the facts.

By Shaun De Waal
Nelson Mandela’s bedroom ‘like an ICU ward’
Article
/ 17 November 2013

Nelson Mandela’s bedroom ‘like an ICU ward’

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela said that Nelson Mandela remains "quite ill", a media report said on Sunday.

By Sapa
Our government repeats the great sins of the past too readily
Analysis
/ 14 November 2013

Our government repeats the great sins of the past too readily

Was anyone listening when Nelson Mandela said South Africa would never return to an unjust system? It seems not.

By Serjeant At The and Bar Author
Elba’s Madiba gets nod from Mandelas
Article
/ 7 November 2013

Elba’s Madiba gets nod from Mandelas

When Idris Elba arrived at the premiere of "Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom", he drew some of the ­adulation usually reserved for the great statesman.

By David Smith
Mandela movie: How do you  capture the life of a legend?
Videos
/ 5 November 2013

Mandela movie: How do you capture the life of a legend?

Mandela film lead actor Idris Elba, director Justin Chadwick and producer Anant Singh explain what it took to do Madiba’s story justice.

By Staff Reporter
Ministers have ‘mixed emotions’ to Mandela movie
Article
/ 4 November 2013

Ministers have ‘mixed emotions’ to Mandela movie

The premiere of "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom", which chronicles the life of Nelson Mandela, had many ministers in tears.

By Mpho Raborife
Zindzi: ‘Long walk to freedom’ movie emotional
Article
/ 2 November 2013

Zindzi: ‘Long walk to freedom’ movie emotional

A movie about Nelson Mandela, which will be released on November 28, was met with emotion by members of his family on Saturday.

By Sapa
The risk taker and driver of change
Article
/ 1 November 2013

The risk taker and driver of change

“My father possessed a proud rebelliousness, a stubborn sense of fairness, that I recognise in myself.” — Nelson Mandela.

By Opinion Bhekinkosi Moyo
Inroads for emerging businesses
Article
/ 1 November 2013

Inroads for emerging businesses

Finalist: Investing in the Future and Drivers of Change Civil Society Award — Open Africa

By Staff Reporter
Mandela daughters drop court battle
Article
/ 17 October 2013

Mandela daughters drop court battle

Makaziwe and Zenani Mandela-Dlamini’s application to remove directors appointed by their father has been "unconditionally withdrawn", says lawyers.

By Staff Reporter
Mandela film wins award at Aspen Filmfest
Article
/ 3 October 2013

Mandela film wins award at Aspen Filmfest

A film about the life of former president Nelson Mandela has won an Audience Favourite Feature Award at the Aspen Filmfest.

By Sapa
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