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Nelson Mandela

Mandela faces third day in critical condition
Article
/ 24 June 2013

Mandela faces third day in critical condition

No update on his condition means Nelson Mandela will spend his third day in a critical condition, and his 18th day in total in a hospital in Pretoria.

By Sarah Evans
Zuma urges SA to pray for Madiba
Videos
/ 24 June 2013

Zuma urges SA to pray for Madiba

President Jacob Zuma has updated SA on Madiba’s condition, while Mac Maharaj is unimpressed with the media’s reporting on Mandela’s health.

By Staff Reporter
Maharaj lashes out at journalists over Madiba health reports
Article
/ 24 June 2013

Maharaj lashes out at journalists over Madiba health reports

Mac Maharaj has chastised reporters seeking information on Mandela’s health after Jacob Zuma left an address to editors on the youth and the economy.

By Verashni Pillay
Mandela painting stolen from SA-born artist in New York
Article
/ 24 June 2013

Mandela painting stolen from SA-born artist in New York

The theft of a painting of Nelson Mandela by South Africa-born artist Conor Mccreedy remains a mystery after it was stolen from a New York gallery.

By Khuthala Nandipha
Mandela’s daughter: My father is at peace
Article
/ 24 June 2013

Mandela’s daughter: My father is at peace

VIDEO: For Nelson Mandela’s daughter Makaziwe Mandela, the former president’s declining health is not a global event but a deeply personal issue.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma: Mandela remains in a critical condition
Article
/ 24 June 2013

Zuma: Mandela remains in a critical condition

President Jacob Zuma on Monday morning confirmed to journalists and editors that former president Nelson Mandela remains in a critical condition.

By Phillip De Wet and Sapa
M&G Newsroom: Mandela’s health and SA’s changing politics
Article
/ 24 June 2013

M&G Newsroom: Mandela’s health and SA’s changing politics

The M&G Newsroom radio show between 1pm and 2pm will take a look at the news that is on everyone’s lips: Nelson Mandela’s fast deteriorating health.

By Mg Online and Staff Reporter
Mandela can leave us in peace, his work is done
Article
/ 23 June 2013

Mandela can leave us in peace, his work is done

The notion that SA will dissolve into race riots at the news of Nelson Mandela’s death is so unlikely as to be ridiculous, writes Verashni Pillay.

By Verashni Pillay
Presidency: Mandela in critical condition
Article
/ 23 June 2013

Presidency: Mandela in critical condition

Former president Nelson Mandela’s condition is now critical, the presidency has confirmed.

By Sapa
Family members stream in to visit Nelson Mandela
Article
/ 22 June 2013

Family members stream in to visit Nelson Mandela

Numerous relatives of former president Nelson Mandela visited the Pretoria hospital on Saturday where the struggle icon was spending his 15th day.

By Sapa
Government confirms Mandela ambulance break-down
Article
/ 22 June 2013

Government confirms Mandela ambulance break-down

The military ambulance that transported Nelson Mandela to hospital two weeks ago broke down due to "engine problems", says the presidency.

By Sapa
CBS: Mandela unresponsive for days, family discussing withdrawing treatment
Article
/ 22 June 2013

CBS: Mandela unresponsive for days, family discussing withdrawing treatment

CBS has reported that Nelson Mandela has been "unresponsive and has not opened his eyes for days", despite government reports that he is recovering.

By Staff Reporter
Mandela expected to be discharged soon, says grandson
Article
/ 21 June 2013

Mandela expected to be discharged soon, says grandson

Ndaba Mandela has thanked people around the world for sending well-wishes to Madiba who, he says, is expected to be discharged soon.

By Sapa
Madiba opportunism takes a knock
Article
/ 21 June 2013

Madiba opportunism takes a knock

Every time Nelson Mandela is admitted to hospital his state of health makes headlines around the world, and well-wishers arrive from far and wide.

By Phillip De Wet
Mandela: Tone shifts to the positive
Article
/ 18 June 2013

Mandela: Tone shifts to the positive

After communication from Graça Machel and Nelson Mandela’s children, the focus seems to have shifted to his discharge from hospital this week.

By Phillip De Wet
Family says Mandela is ‘doing very well’
Article
/ 17 June 2013

Family says Mandela is ‘doing very well’

Members of the Mandela family have for the first time gathered well-wishes from outside the Pretoria hospital where Nelson Mandela is being treated.

By Phillip De Wet
Graça thanks SA, international community for supporting Mandela
Article
/ 17 June 2013

Graça thanks SA, international community for supporting Mandela

Former president Nelson Mandela’s wife Graça Machel has thanked SA for the outpouring of "love and generosity" during Madiba’s stay in hospital.

By Staff Reporter
Qunu: Investigation launched over police, church-group ‘clash’ at Mandela’s home
Article
/ 17 June 2013

Qunu: Investigation launched over police, church-group ‘clash’ at Mandela’s home

An investigation has been opened after two church groups were turned away and some members temporarily arrested at Nelson Mandela’s home in Qunu.

By Sapa
Mandela getting better, remains ‘serious’, says Zuma
Article
/ 16 June 2013

Mandela getting better, remains ‘serious’, says Zuma

President Jacob Zuma says Nelson Mandela continues to recover in hospital from a lung infection but remains in a serious condition.

By Sapa and Reuters
Nelson Mandela: The local hero
Article
/ 16 June 2013

Nelson Mandela: The local hero

Long before Nelson Mandela’s ill health, Kekana Mangqwambi would drop in on his famous neighbour and rib the revered icon about his love life.

By Staff Reporter
Mandla Mandela: ‘Madiba is recovering very well’
Article
/ 15 June 2013

Mandla Mandela: ‘Madiba is recovering very well’

Nelson Mandela is recovering well from a lung infection which has kept him in a serious condition in hospital for a week, says his grandson.

By Yvonne Bell
Security remains tight as Madiba spends eighth day in hospital
Article
/ 15 June 2013

Security remains tight as Madiba spends eighth day in hospital

It was quiet outside a Pretoria hospital where former president Nelson Mandela spent another day receiving treatment for a recurring lung infection.

By Devereaux Morkel
Religious leaders gather to pray for Mandela
Article
/ 14 June 2013

Religious leaders gather to pray for Mandela

Prayer services were conducted for Nelson Mandela outside the Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria, as Madiba went into the seventh day of his stay.

By Sarah Evans
No image available
Article
/ 14 June 2013

Harsh prison air left mark on Madiba

Madiba’s prison past may have played a role in his recurrent lung infections.

By Mia Malan and Amy Green
Mandela makes history on the streets of Jo’burg
Article
/ 14 June 2013

Mandela makes history on the streets of Jo’burg

The public figure of Nelson Mandela has returned to Johannesburg in Marco Cianfanelli’s newly unveiled sculpture, Shadow Boxing.

By Laurice Taitz
Zuma reprimands DA on Mandela’s legacy
Article
/ 14 June 2013

Zuma reprimands DA on Mandela’s legacy

There was no news from Parliament on the health of Nelson Mandela on Thursday, although Jacob Zuma mentioned him several times in a 46-minute speech.

By Phillip De Wet
Mandela: Qunu keeps the faith in its messiah
Article
/ 14 June 2013

Mandela: Qunu keeps the faith in its messiah

Former president Nelson Mandela’s influence transformed the village, which, in turn, has cast its brightest son in a biblical light.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Holomisa castigates ANC for upsetting Mandela family
Article
/ 14 June 2013

Holomisa castigates ANC for upsetting Mandela family

Bantu Holomisa has warned the ANC against making insensitive ­statements about the ­medical ­condition of former president Nelson Mandela.

By Charles Molele
‘Beware of selfish prayers for Tata’
Article
/ 14 June 2013

‘Beware of selfish prayers for Tata’

Healing has taken on a different connotation at Regina Mundi, where the bulk of the Soweto congregation seems prepared to let go of beloved Madiba.

By Phillip De Wet
Weekend 101: Malema and the less cocky
Videos
/ 13 June 2013

Weekend 101: Malema and the less cocky

From male chickens who lose their penises to boost their mating chances to Julius Malema’s return to politics, here’s this week’s headlines.

By Staff Reporter
Mandela’s health: A nation holds its breath
Videos
/ 13 June 2013

Mandela’s health: A nation holds its breath

VIDEO: Nelson Mandela has been in hospital for six days with a lung infection. South Africans voice their hopes and concerns on Madiba’s health.

By Staff Reporter
Mandela is responding well to treatment, says Cabinet
Article
/ 13 June 2013

Mandela is responding well to treatment, says Cabinet

As former president Nelson Mandela’s family arrives at the Pretoria hospital, Cabinet says it is pleased that he is responding well to treatment.

By Sapa
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