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Nelson Mandela

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
Seven things to do when there’s no news on Mandela
Article
/ 13 June 2013

Seven things to do when there’s no news on Mandela

What does a journalist get up to when they’re covering the biggest story in the world? Sipho Kings has found creative ways to beat the boredom.

By Sipho Kings
Political parties will play on Mandela’s legacy
Article
/ 13 June 2013

Political parties will play on Mandela’s legacy

Nelson Mandela will loom large in general election campaigns over the coming months, when parties fall for the temptation for an easy boost.

By Phillip De Wet
Mandela: Nothing to report, but we’ll do it anyway
Article
/ 13 June 2013

Mandela: Nothing to report, but we’ll do it anyway

Pretoria locals have tasted fame since Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital. But countless interviews later, the media’s hunger gets to them.

By Sarah Evans
Mandela: South Africa at his bedside – united in hope
Article
/ 12 June 2013

Mandela: South Africa at his bedside – united in hope

As South Africans watch and wait for news on Nelson Mandela’s health, the country’s response speaks volumes about the struggle icon’s lasting legacy.

By Staff Reporter
Business as usual at Mandela’s house on Vilakazi Street
Article
/ 12 June 2013

Business as usual at Mandela’s house on Vilakazi Street

Business is booming in Vilakazi Street, Soweto, as Nelson Mandela’s former neighbours talk about "the saviour of the people" and a superhero.

By Khuthala Nandipha
Qunu: Mandela’s pain is our pain
Article
/ 12 June 2013

Qunu: Mandela’s pain is our pain

In Nelson Mandela’s home town of Qunu, residents are hopeful Madiba will recover. In the meantime it is business as usual, writes Kwanele Sosibo.

By Kwanele Sosibo
Parties honour Mandela, then censure Zuma for lack of leadership
Article
/ 12 June 2013

Parties honour Mandela, then censure Zuma for lack of leadership

Nelson Mandela is responding better to treatment and his condition is better compared to the last few days, Jacob Zuma has told the National Assembly.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Zuma: Mandela is responding to treatment
Article
/ 12 June 2013

Zuma: Mandela is responding to treatment

President Jacob Zuma announced in the National Assembly that former president Nelson Mandela is responding to hospital treatment.

By Sapa
We need Mandela to be with us, says Zuma
Article
/ 12 June 2013

We need Mandela to be with us, says Zuma

President Jacob Zuma has reiterated that Nelson Mandela is in a stable condition and wished the anti-apartheid icon a speedy recovery.

By Staff Reporter
Presidency: False info on Zuma’s Mandela visit
Article
/ 11 June 2013

Presidency: False info on Zuma’s Mandela visit

A statement from the presidency says Nelson Mandela is still in a serious but stable condition and denied Jacob Zuma would be visiting him on Tuesday.

By Sapa
Mandela: Hospital beefs up security as Zuma visit rumours spread
Article
/ 11 June 2013

Mandela: Hospital beefs up security as Zuma visit rumours spread

Security at the hospital where Nelson Mandela was believed to be has tightened as speculation over President Jacob Zuma’s hospital visit circulated.

By Jonisayi Maromo
Presidency: Mandela is in intensive care
Article
/ 10 June 2013

Presidency: Mandela is in intensive care

Former president Nelson Mandela is receiving intensive care at a Pretoria hospital, presidency spokesperson Mac Maharaj says.

By Sapa
ANC denies barring government officials from Madiba
Article
/ 10 June 2013

ANC denies barring government officials from Madiba

Former president Nelson Mandela’s family has denied barring government officials from visiting him in hospital, says the ANC.

By Sapa
Mandela update: Condition remains ‘unchanged’
Article
/ 10 June 2013

Mandela update: Condition remains ‘unchanged’

Former president Nelson Mandela’s condition remained "unchanged", the presidency has said over 48 hours after its announcement about Madiba’s health.

By Sapa and Staff Reporter
Media brave the cold for news on Mandela
Article
/ 10 June 2013

Media brave the cold for news on Mandela

Despite the cold, numerous reporters and photographers were monitoring the entrances of a hospital where Nelson Mandela was believed to be admitted.

By Sapa
Nelson Mandela update: No news is good news
Article
/ 9 June 2013

Nelson Mandela update: No news is good news

People around the world are breathing sighs of relief as Nelson Mandela’s condition remains stable while his hospital stay continues.

By Staff Reporter
Mandela stable, but condition ‘serious’
Article
/ 9 June 2013

Mandela stable, but condition ‘serious’

Former president Nelson Mandela is stable in hospital, but his condition remains serious.

By Staff Reporter and Sapa
Madiba ‘breathing on his own’ after being admitted to hospital
Article
/ 8 June 2013

Madiba ‘breathing on his own’ after being admitted to hospital

The presidency has confirmed that former president Nelson Mandela is breathing on his own after being admitted to hospital due to a lung infection.

By Staff Reporter and Sapa
Nelson Mandela ‘in serious condition’ at Pretoria hospital
Article
/ 8 June 2013

Nelson Mandela ‘in serious condition’ at Pretoria hospital

Former President Nelson Mandela is in a "serious but stable" condition after being admitted to a Pretoria hospital due to a recurring lung infection.

By Sapa
Madiba’s successors are not as committed, says Ramphele
Article
/ 6 June 2013

Madiba’s successors are not as committed, says Ramphele

South Africa would be a better democracy if Nelson Mandela had served a second term as president, says Mamphela Ramphele.

By Staff Reporter
Question of South African heroes up for debate
Article
/ 31 May 2013

Question of South African heroes up for debate

When is a hero a hero? It would seem South Africans can only agree about one undisputed icon – and that’s former president Nelson Mandela.

By Rapule Tabane
Madiba never had ‘time to truly be a father’, says daughter
Article
/ 28 May 2013

Madiba never had ‘time to truly be a father’, says daughter

Nelson Mandela’s eldest daughter Makaziwe speaks openly about her often challenging relationship with the former president.

By Sapa Ap
First glimpse at ‘kick-ass’ Mandela biopic
Article
/ 20 May 2013

First glimpse at ‘kick-ass’ Mandela biopic

The teaser poster and trailer for "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" has been unveiled at the prestigious 66th Cannes Film Festival.

By Staff Reporter
Mandela’s daughters to sue dad for millions
Article
/ 20 May 2013

Mandela’s daughters to sue dad for millions

Nelson Mandela’s daughters are suing him for the rights to his artworks and control of his millions, says a report.

By Sapa
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