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Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela’s wedding photo. Today marks their 65th anniversary. (Photo by Gallo Images / Avusa)

Winnie and Nelson Mandela: The politics of parenting from prison

An edited excerpt from Jonny Steinberg’s ‘Winnie & Nelson : Portrait of a Marriage’ where their daughter Zindzi visits the jail

Loyal ally: Mzwanele Manyi has remained a staunch supporter of the former president.

Mzwanele Manyi: The Zindzi Mandela of our time

If Jacob Zuma is our Nelson Mandela, what does that leave Mzwanele Manyi?

Sam Msibi taking footage of his colleagues during the protests against SABC retrenchments. (Image courtesy of Hazel Friedman)

Review: Sam Msibi’s perilous dance on the frontlines

Lensman Sam Msibi’s memoir, The Accidental Frontline Journalist, reveals a life irrevocably bound to South Africa’s history

Zindzi Mandela as simply stating facts in her tweets about how white people stole the land, writes Mcebo Dlamini

In defence of Zindzi Mandela’s obvious truths

The ambassador was simply stating facts in her tweets about how white people stole the land, writes Mcebo Dlamini

The daughters of anti-apartheid activists Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela- Mandela

Mam Winnie: The stone the builders rejected

​Winnie Madikizela-Mandela meant wildly different things to different people. As a mother, hers was a fighting spirit. But, she was also rejected.

Nelson Mandela affectionately kisses his personal assistant Zelda la Grange at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg on March 20 2007.

Mandelas welcome Zelda La Grange’s Madiba book

Nelson Mandela’s family has defended the controversial book, saying those who had close relations with him are entitled to share their perspectives.

Zindzi Mandela

Reports on Winnie ‘mischievous’, says Zindzi Mandela

Reports on Winnie Madikizela-Mandela getting nothing from Nelson Mandela’s estate were "mischievous", says her daughter Zindzi.

Former President Nelson Mandela died in December last year at age of 95.

Executors to announce contents of Madiba’s will

Nelson Mandela’s final will and testament will be read out during a briefing in Johannesburg on Monday.

Only President Jacob Zuma’s office is tasked with issuing updates about the health of the revered elder statesman.

Zuma confirms Madiba’s health improving, but still critical

President Jacob Zuma confirmed that the former statesman is improving in health and thanked South Africans for their prayers.

Nelson Mandela laughs during a picninc with children in 2007.

Zindzi: Mandela becoming increasingly alert

Nelson Mandela’s health is improving daily and he is now able to sit up for minutes at a time, his youngest daughter Zindzi has told the SABC.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in hospital

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela in hospital

For the second time in three months, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has been hospitalised to treat her diabetes.

Mandela crash driver’s case postponed

The case against the man accused of killing Nelson Mandela’s great granddaughter in a car crash was postponed to August 27 on Monday.

Mandela family held up in driveway

Zindzi Mandela and a number of family members were attacked in their driveway on Sunday night, Gauteng police said on Thursday.

Mandela’s great grandchild killed in car crash

Mandela’s great grandchild killed in car crash

Former president Nelson Mandela’s great granddaughter was killed in a car crash while returning from the Soccer World Cup kick-off concert.

Mandela’s story to be retold in song, on Broadway

Characters in the current crop of Broadway musicals include a murderous barber, a lovesick mermaid and the Swedish pop band, Abba. Now a new hero is to join them: Nelson Mandela.…