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Nelson Mandela

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
Winnie’s belongings go on auction to pay debt
Article
/ 15 May 2013

Winnie’s belongings go on auction to pay debt

Paintings, a silver tea set and other items belonging to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela will be auctioned next week to pay off debts she owes to a school.

By Christopher Torchia
Pimples: Leave it to Bieber
Videos
/ 15 May 2013

Pimples: Leave it to Bieber

Justin Bieber traces the history of South Africa’s struggle against apartheid. A well-known voice of the oppressed, Bieber provides priceless insight.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
ANC unrepentant about Mandela video
Article
/ 5 May 2013

ANC unrepentant about Mandela video

The ANC has rejected claims it used footage of a visit to former president Nelson Mandela to ingratiate itself with the public.

By Sapa
Weekend 101: Guptagate – whodunnit?
Videos
/ 2 May 2013

Weekend 101: Guptagate – whodunnit?

The Gupta wedding that caused all the trouble, Mandela’s home invasion and Barack Obama plays Daniel Day-Lewis playing Obama. Go figure.

By Staff Reporter
Pimples: Welcome to Madibaland
Videos
/ 2 May 2013

Pimples: Welcome to Madibaland

No one appreciates the legacy of Nelson Mandela like the ANC big wigs do. So what are you waiting for? Get in … if you can.

By Staff Reporter and Pimples
The travesty of Madiba as a gimmick
Article
/ 30 April 2013

The travesty of Madiba as a gimmick

The ANC’s publicity-stunt-feigned-visit to Madiba should come as no surprise, considering how his image is being abused, writes Mpho Moshe Matheolane.

By Mpho Moshe Matheolane
Politics need to know: Mandela gets invaded
Videos
/ 30 April 2013

Politics need to know: Mandela gets invaded

The ANC’s latest PR stunt involving Nelson Mandela backfires, the secrecy Bill gets passed and the spy tapes saga continues.

By Staff Reporter
ANC says Mandela visit was in line with ubuntu values
Article
/ 30 April 2013

ANC says Mandela visit was in line with ubuntu values

The ANC has again defended its controversial visit by party leaders to an ailing Nelson Mandela and denied that the visit was a publicity stunt.

By Staff Reporter
Free Mandela – from the ANC
Article
/ 30 April 2013

Free Mandela – from the ANC

The man who fought to free all South Africans is now a prisoner of the very liberation movement he once led, writes Khaya Dlanga.

By Staff Reporter
Twitter outraged by a very un-Madiba moment
Article
/ 30 April 2013

Twitter outraged by a very un-Madiba moment

Footage of the ANC visiting a frail Madiba was broadcast by the SABC to a furious audience that expressed its disdain on Twitter.

By Staff Reporter
‘Those critical of Madiba visit are eating sour grapes’
Article
/ 30 April 2013

‘Those critical of Madiba visit are eating sour grapes’

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.

By Sapa
Fury over Zuma’s ‘invading’ visit to Mandela
Article
/ 30 April 2013

Fury over Zuma’s ‘invading’ visit to Mandela

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.

By Sapa
Report reveals Madiba kids’ fortunes
Article
/ 29 April 2013

Report reveals Madiba kids’ fortunes

Former president Nelson Mandela’s children and grandchildren are currently active in more than 110 companies, according to company records.

By Sapa
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