Mandela Remembered

A new book considers the ‘diplomatic afterlife’ of Mandela in relation to former presidents Carter, Clinton and Blair.

A new book considers the ‘diplomatic afterlife’ of Mandela in relation to former presidents Carter, Clinton and Blair.

By appearing in court in Xhosa regalia, Mandela used his body as a symbol of royal and moral power.

The former statesman denied that he smoked, claiming he was influenced by American gangster movies.

Attempts to honour, or cash in on, the world icon have too often bordered on the farcical.

Citing heritage concerns, the township’s residents have stonewalled the building of a museum.