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The ANC has lost power, yet is still committed to constitutionalism
Although it no longer has an outright majority, and faces new challenges, the party has not lost its belief in democracy and the rule of law
67 Blankets celebrates 10 years of weaving the nation together
The movement has knitted thousands of blankets and scarves over the years
Country goes to the polls under a shadow
Ten years after South Africans mourned the loss of Nelson Mandela, his legacy still looms large – but is the huge political vacuum he left that affects our lives the most This…
Madiba would not have tolerated the malaise in South Africa today
Nelson Mandela stood for something — a claim very few of our politicians could make today This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account…
FROM THE ARCHIVES | Madiba: A symbol of the power of good
Nelson Mandela will be remembered as a symbol for wisdom, for the ability to change, and the power of reconciliation – an obituary by Mark Gevisser.
Right of reply: Mandla Mandela hijacks African continental crises in bid for relevance
Zwelivelile Mandla Mandela uses the continent’s security problems as a prism through which to cast his dark agenda against Israel into the minds of Africa’s youth
Proper sanitation in schools is a human right
In the public-school system, more than 11 000 schools have been provided with flush toilets since 1994
Mandela centenary celebrated in song and dance
‘It’s madness to celebrate Mandela and omit Winnie’
100 ways to find the Madiba in you
Madiba’s Journey App allows users to view the attractions on a map, build their own itineraries and share their own journeys on social media
NEC will finalise Zuma transition on Monday— Ramaphosa
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the ANC NEC will make a final decision on President Jacob Zuma’s fate as head of state on Monday
Gugu Zulu may be no more but his dream, like Mandela’s, endures
He came from a poor background, made it to the top and lived a full and happy life.
Madiba: Dancing to the tune of freedom
The 25th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison evokes memories of the biggest party Soweto has ever seen.
The magic of Madiba’s dual personality
Mandela was a far wilier politician, and could be less saintly, than some other portrayals would have us believe, writes Robin Renwick.
Photographer says GCIS mum over R20m demand for Madiba image
The state agency allegedly responsible for distributing a picture of Madiba globally says it is seeking an amicable resolution to the matter.
Recalibrating the African ‘big man’ image
A new book considers the ‘diplomatic afterlife’ of Mandela in relation to former presidents Carter, Clinton and Blair.