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Misunderstood: In his role as the surgeon-general

Rethink Mandela book recall

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Mandela’s will could lead to more family squabbles

Nelson Mandela’s will could reignite a power struggle after he chose Graca Machel, Makaziwe and Zenani to represent the family on big decisions.

Former president Nelson Mandela’s eldest daughter Makaziwe Mandela.

Makaziwe Mandela reacts to AbaThembu criticism

Madiba’s daughter Makaziwe Mandela has responded with questions after AbaThembu’s Daludumo Mtirara accused her of being ignorant, says a report.

Former president Nelson Mandela with his grandson Mandla Mandela.

AbaThembu royals tell Mandela family to keep calm over estate

Madiba’s family are reported to have been fighting over his estate and wanting to evict Graça Machel amid renewed infighting over family leadership.

Makaziwe new head of Mandela family

The AbaThembu royal family is outraged about the statement by Winnie Madikizela-Mandela that Makaziwe Mandela is now the head of the Mandela family.

Mandela family denies rumours of emergency meeting

The Mandela family have dismissed rumours of an urgent meeting at the Houghton home of critically ill former president Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela laughs during a picninc with children in 2007.

Family gives update on Madiba’s health

Former president Nelson Mandela’s family say he is "very strong" even though "you can see he is struggling".

Mandela daughters drop court battle

Makaziwe and Zenani Mandela-Dlamini’s application to remove directors appointed by their father has been "unconditionally withdrawn", says lawyers.

Mandela case struck off the roll

A court application for the removal of trustees by Nelson Mandela’s children has been struck off the roll, says Norton Rose Fulbright.

Tokyo Sexwale.

Mandela legal battle may be struck off roll

The fight between Tokyo Sexwale, Bally Chuene, George Bizos, and the Mandelas for legal rights might be further delayed or struck off the court roll.

Mandelas down to a T

The family has been accused of crass commercialism and tarnishing his legacy by fighting over his final resting place.

There’s high drama at the Mandela household. Where does Mandla get his power

Factfile: The Mandela graves’ saga explained

Mandla and Makaziwe Mandela have been at loggerheads over the Mandela family graves, with both making incredulous claims. But what are the facts?

Mandla Mandela: ‘Justice system was tricked’

The grandson of former president Nelson Mandela, Mandla Mandela says the Mthatha High Court’s decision against him was a mockery of justice.

There’s high drama at the Mandela household. Where does Mandla get his power

Mandela: It’s all about the money

None of those many Mandelas fighting over his personal legacy has, in all this, shown any sign of being deserving of it.

Former president Nelson Mandela.

Report: Nelson Mandela is in a ‘vegetative state’

Former president Nelson Mandela is being kept alive only by machines, say partially corroborated reports.

Former president Nelson Mandela with his grandson Mandla Mandela.

Mandela would be disappointed by graves saga, says Mandla

Former president Nelson Mandela would be unhappy about the situation that has unfolded in the Eastern Cape High Court, says Mandla Mandela.

There’s high drama at the Mandela household. Where does Mandla get his power

Mandla won’t challenge court ruling on Mandela grave sites

Mandla Mandela says he will not challenge the court’s ruling on the family’s graves, after the remains were moved back to Qunu.

Royal family ‘perturbed’ by Mandela grave spat

Abathembu acting royal chairperson chief Thanduxolo Mtirara has expressed his disappointment at the Mandela family feud ending up in court.

A hearse arrived in Mvezo to transport the remains of Mandela family members.

Mandla: Urgency around Mandela’s health ‘non-existent’

The dispute between Makaziwe and Mandla is still not over as the Mandelas prepare for the family graves to be returned to Qunu.

Nelson Mandela. (Reuters)

Mandela on life support, Makaziwe confirms

Nelson Mandela is on life support and the anticipation of his death is based on "real and substantial grounds", according to the Mandela family.