The man who fought to free all South Africans is now a prisoner of the very liberation movement he once led, writes Khaya Dlanga.
Footage of the ANC visiting a frail Madiba was broadcast by the SABC to a furious audience that expressed its disdain on Twitter.
Showing images of a frail former president Nelson Mandela was the right thing to do as the world needed to see him, the ANC has said.
President Jacob Zuma told the SABC Nelson Mandela was "up and about" but Madiba showed little emotion while being filmed with Zuma seated next to him.
Former president Nelson Mandela’s children and grandchildren are currently active in more than 110 companies, according to company records.
A film installation celebrating the words of Mandela is taking over the electronic billboards in the square for a few minutes every night until May.
The family of Nelson Mandela has sought to present a united front in a dispute with longtime associates of the former president.
A Democratic Alliance pamphlet showing former president Nelson Mandela and activist Helen Suzman embracing has angered the ANC, it was reported.
A granddaughter of Nelson Mandela has harshly criticised lawyer George Bizos in an escalation of a dispute over funds linked to SA’s former president.
Nelson Mandela is recovering well at home after being released from hospital earlier this month, his wife Graça Machel has said.
Trade in former president Nelson Mandela’s work is steady – despite the high prices and the ugly legal shenanigans.
Nelson Mandela’s children have launched a court bid to remove advocate George Bizos and others as directors of two of his companies, states a report.
Nineteen years after apartheid, South Africans are still divided over whether the Iron Lady helped or hindered the system of white rule.
The presidency has hit back at Free State University rector Jonathan Jansen for claiming it had been lying about Nelson Mandela’s health.
University of the Free State vice-chancellor Professor Jonathan Jansen has said that a newspaper report incorrectly quoted him over the weekend.
The presidency says former president Nelson Mandela has been discharged after spending nine days in hospital recovering from pneumonia.
Nelson Mandela was not, of course, a witness to his own birth. But on many occasions during the course of his life he has contemplated his own death.
Former president Nelson Mandela received a visit in hospital from current leader Jacob Zuma, who said he was making "continuous improvement".
Former president Nelson Mandela’s condition has not changed after a weekend improvement, says the government.
Former president Nelson Mandela is still in hospital receiving treatment for his lung infection, presidency spokesperson Mac Maharaj has said.
Former president Nelson Mandela’s condition has improved and he will continue to receive treatment in hospital, says the presidency.
Nelson Mandela remained in hospital for a fourth day on Sunday after officials said he was making steady progress following a recurrence of pneumonia.
Nelson Mandela is comfortable and able to breathe without problems as he continues to respond to treatment in hospital for a recurrence of pneumonia.
The soccer match between Sunderland AFC and Manchester United will be designated "Nelson Mandela Day", it has been reported.
With strictly controlled updates on Nelson Mandela’s health, the world’s media has been juggling intense interest in the icon.
Former president Nelson Mandela has been in good spirits and making progress, says doctors.
The presidency says the previous day’s update on Nelson Mandela’s health stands, while tweets of prayers and thoughts pour in.
Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been an "inspiration" to US President Barack Obama, the White House has said.
Nelson Mandela is "responding positively" to treatment for a lung infection which has resulted in his re-admission to hospital, the presidency said
Nelson Mandela remains conscious in hospital after he was re-admitted due to a lung infection, says the presidency.
New insight on our leaders past and present gives us a clearer idea about why the rosy future we believed was ours has been lost.
Amina Cachalia certainly was an extraordinary woman – Nelson Mandela clearly thought so, too.