Mandela Legacy
latest news & developmentsMandela’s dream betrayed by each of his Presidential successors
Nelson Mandela's vision for South Africa is questioned as the article critiques his successors' actions since 1999. From Thabo Mbeki's arms deal and HIV/AIDS stance to Jacob…
Madiba’s ideal a dream deferred
Thirty years after democracy, this article asks if South Africa has built the country Nelson Mandela envisioned. It delves into the unfulfilled promise of a democratic and free…
Mandela family ‘dismayed’ by funeral corruption claims
Corruption Watch said that it had uncovered evidence that millions of rands disappeared during preparations for Mandela’s memorial and funeral.
Sobukwe: A giant whose voice endures
Unlike canonised Madiba, the Africanist leader was feared in life and all but forgotten in death.
Struggle stalwart Moseneke retires from the Bench
The senior judge helped draft the Constitution, and has worked valiantly to uphold it ever since.
Don’t miss this: Freedom Day special
From catching a film on Mandela’s legacy to enjoying a family day at Lusito Land, here are a few events happening around the country on April 27.
USA announces ‘historic’ opening with Cuba
The Unites States is about to re-establish diplomatic ties within months. The last three of the Cuban Five are to be released in a prisoner swap.
Government to remember Madiba
The department of social development says the first anniversary of Mandela’s passing will be commemorated with an official ceremony of remembrance.
Michael Elion: Eyewear art raises shades of debate
A Cape Town artist perceives a threat behind the furious reaction to his sponsored freedom statue.
Mandla Mandela ‘cleans up’ his image
Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Mandla has hired a publicist to help clean up his image as "the official face of the Mandela brand".
Madiba: The belated rise of an Aids activist
Mandela regretted not acting on HIV during his presidency, but he made up for it in spades.
Madibaville isn’t always paradise
Living in a settlement named after Nelson Mandela doesn’t mean you have the basics.
Serious about games
Since November 2011 the North-West University’s Vaal Triangle campus has housed the Serious Games Institute–South Africa (SGI-SA).
Being Mandela: ‘Real housewives from exile’
South Africans will be reminded of how unique they really are when reality show "Being Mandela" – about members of SA’s first family – airs in April.
‘Being Mandela’: Madiba’s granddaughters tell-all on new TV show
The newest reality television show is in some ways like any other: mother and daughters, sibling rivalry, family gossip and talk of Big Grandpa.