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Nelson Mandela

Presidency: No news on when Mandela will be released
Article
/ 14 December 2012

Presidency: No news on when Mandela will be released

The presidency says former president Nelson Mandela is still receiving treatment in an unnamed hospital in Pretoria.

By Sapa
Government breaks the trust on Mandela
Article
/ 14 December 2012

Government breaks the trust on Mandela

South Africans seemed satisfied this week that Nelson Mandela’s health was taking a turn for the better – until it emerged the government had lied.

By Phillip De Wet
Another Mandela vigil, minus hysteria
Article
/ 14 December 2012

Another Mandela vigil, minus hysteria

In January 2011 there were candlelit vigils, multiple and viral rumours of death, preparations by the far right and recriminations all around.

By Phillip De Wet
Mandela not at One Military Hospital
Article
/ 13 December 2012

Mandela not at One Military Hospital

The presidency declined to confirm a report that former president Nelson Mandela was not being treated in One Military Hospital as initially thought.

By Sapa
Presidency says Madiba is getting better
Article
/ 12 December 2012

Presidency says Madiba is getting better

Former president Nelson Mandela has made progress during his past 24 hours in hospital, the presidency has stated.

By Sapa Ap
Mandela suffering from lung infection
Article
/ 11 December 2012

Mandela suffering from lung infection

The presidency says former president Nelson Mandela is suffering from a lung infection, and is responding well to treatment in a Pretoria hospital.

By Sapa
Mac on Mandela: We’ll say it again, nobody panic
Article
/ 10 December 2012

Mac on Mandela: We’ll say it again, nobody panic

There is no need to panic about former president Nelson Mandela’s health, says the presidency.

By Sapa
‘Certain level of risk’ for Mandela in hospital
Article
/ 9 December 2012

‘Certain level of risk’ for Mandela in hospital

While the presidency has said that Nelson Mandela’s hospitalisation is for a routine check-up, experts have warned of the danger he could be in.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Mandela in hospital, but ‘no cause for concern’
Article
/ 9 December 2012

Mandela in hospital, but ‘no cause for concern’

The Congress of South African Trade Unions has sent its best wishes to former president Nelson Mandela, who was admitted to hospital on Saturday.

By Sapa
Mandela admitted to hospital for ‘medical attention’
Article
/ 8 December 2012

Mandela admitted to hospital for ‘medical attention’

Former President Nelson Mandela has been admitted to a Pretoria hospital for "medical attention", the presidency has said.

By Sapa
ANC on Zuma payments: Nothing to do with anybody
Article
/ 8 December 2012

ANC on Zuma payments: Nothing to do with anybody

The ANC has declined to comment on the M&G report claiming Jacob Zuma had more benefactors than previously thought to cover his debts and expenses.

By Jenni Evans
Maimane: stand by the DA, we’ll work to deliver Madiba’s dream
Article
/ 1 December 2012

Maimane: stand by the DA, we’ll work to deliver Madiba’s dream

Referencing the multi-million rand upgrade to the President’s homestead, the DA’s Mmusi Maimane has said that Mandela’s dream for SA is fading.

By Sapa
The man and the myth: A portrait of Mandela as currency
Article
/ 7 November 2012

The man and the myth: A portrait of Mandela as currency

Mpho Moshe Matheolane ponders the release of the Mandela notes and the myths surrounding South Africa’s first democratically elected president.

By Mpho Moshe Matheolane
Marcus: Madiba excited about new bank notes
Article
/ 6 November 2012

Marcus: Madiba excited about new bank notes

Nelson Mandela is excited about the new banknotes bearing his image which went into circulation on Tuesday, Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus said.

By Jonisayi Maromo
Seven news events that made us smile in 2012
Article
/ 5 November 2012

Seven news events that made us smile in 2012

The news is filled with terrible things but now and then we get the opportunity to smile. Here are seven things that gave us sunshine in 2012.

By Deshnee Subramany
Madiba bank notes enter circulation
Article
/ 31 October 2012

Madiba bank notes enter circulation

The South African Reserve Bank says new bank notes featuring the face of former president Nelson Mandela will enter circulation on November 6.

By Sapa
SA: Notes on an unfinished liberation
Article
/ 19 October 2012

SA: Notes on an unfinished liberation

The ANC’s core base is alienated by a president who marshals the rhetoric of social justice, writes the Democratic Alliance’s Lindiwe Mazibuko.

By Staff Reporter
Bank wants Mandela to pay up for Mercedes
Article
/ 12 August 2012

Bank wants Mandela to pay up for Mercedes

A sheriff was allegedly sent to Nelson Mandela’s home in order to find his grandson Zondwa Mandela who owes Investec money for a Mercedes Benz.

By Sapa
Africa needs write-minded leaders
Article
/ 10 August 2012

Africa needs write-minded leaders

Have African leaders ever sat down to write down their visions (not just their parties’) for the countries they govern, asks Percy Zvomuya.

By Percy Zvomuya
Clinton meets Madiba for lunch
Article
/ 6 August 2012

Clinton meets Madiba for lunch

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has met Nelson Mandela at his rural homestead where SA’s first black president is living out his retirement.

By Staff Reporter
Monument to Mandela mounted in Howick
Article
/ 4 August 2012

Monument to Mandela mounted in Howick

A statue comprising of 50 steel columns to commemorate 50 years since Mandela was arrested and charged for treason has been unveiled in Howick.

By Sapa
New statue to be unveiled to mark 50 years of Mandela’s arrest
Article
/ 4 August 2012

New statue to be unveiled to mark 50 years of Mandela’s arrest

The monumental sculpture, which will be unveiled in Howick, is made up of 50 steel rods of between five and 10m high symbolising a prison.

By Jean Liou
Hillary Clinton punts US interest in Africa
Article
/ 3 August 2012

Hillary Clinton punts US interest in Africa

Observers believe China was the aim of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s swipe at irresponsible resource seekers. Charles Molele reports.

By Charles Molele
Youth league’s Moonsamy takes on ‘irresponsible remarks’
Article
/ 24 July 2012

Youth league’s Moonsamy takes on ‘irresponsible remarks’

ANCYL member Magdalene Moonsamy has taken on Deputy Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni over her remarks about Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

By Michelle Pietersen
Getting along: Frenemies pull together to celebrate Madiba
Article
/ 18 July 2012

Getting along: Frenemies pull together to celebrate Madiba

Politicians, unionists and NGOs put their differences aside in an outpouring of good wishes to former president Nelson Mandela on his 94th birthday.

By Jenni Evans
The problem with Nelson Mandela: It’s us, not him
Article
/ 17 July 2012

The problem with Nelson Mandela: It’s us, not him

As SA celebrates Madiba’s birthday, it is becoming more protective of its hero amid growing criticism of how the man and his legacy are being "used".

By Faranaaz Parker and Nickolaus Bauer
Bill Clinton: It was an honour to work with Mandela
Article
/ 17 July 2012

Bill Clinton: It was an honour to work with Mandela

Former US president Bill Clinton has hailed his close ties with Nelson Mandela on a visit to the icon’s home in Qunu ahead of his 94th birthday.

By Sapa Afp
Nelson Mandela Museum launches youth art exhibition
Article
/ 17 July 2012

Nelson Mandela Museum launches youth art exhibition

The Nelson Mandela Museum has opened a youth art exhibition on the South African democracy icon’s life in his childhood home Qunu.

By Sapa Afp
Big celebrations at Mandela household unlikely for Madiba
Article
/ 17 July 2012

Big celebrations at Mandela household unlikely for Madiba

Nelson Mandela turns 94 on Wednesday, but is unlikely to attend celebrations as the frail icon has increasingly vanished from the public eye.

By Sibongile Khumalo
The kids on Madiba – and his shuffle
Videos
/ 17 July 2012

The kids on Madiba – and his shuffle

In honour of Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday we quizzed some children on what they think the father of the nation did for South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
Tutu: The best gift to Mandela is to follow his lead
Article
/ 16 July 2012

Tutu: The best gift to Mandela is to follow his lead

The best gift to give Nelson Mandela on his 94th birthday would be to act like him, says Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

By Sapa
Divisions multiply as Zuma’s unity talk rings hollow
Analysis
/ 12 July 2012

Divisions multiply as Zuma’s unity talk rings hollow

Efforts to emulate Mandela haven’t worked out well for President Zuma, who has done more to divide the ANC than unite it, writes Michelle Pietersen.

By Michelle Pietersen
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