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Nationalisation would leave people at the mercy of a government that has already proven to be self-serving and intent on growing personal wealth. (Graphic: John McCann)

Nationalisation will be the key pawn in this year’s game of politics

Nationalisation would leave people at the mercy of a government that has already proven to be self-serving and intent on growing personal wealth.

Nelson Mandela with Aids activist Zackie Achmat. (AFP)

Mandela and the belated rise of an Aids activist

Former president Nelson Mandela regretted not acting on HIV during his presidency, but he made up for it in spades.

Stop exploiting Mandela’s name, says foundation

The Nelson Mandela Foundation on Monday appealed to people to stop exploiting Madiba’s name.

A massive post-1990 security police operation designed to discredit Winnie Mandela has been revealed by former police “dirty tricks” operative Paul Erasmus. (Image from ‘Winnie’)

The dirty tricks campaign to trash Winnie

Ex-policeman Paul Erasmus tells of a post-1990 security police campaign to discredit Winnie Mandela in the world’s media, reports Stefaans Brummer

Now it’s a Mandela concert in Jo’burg

Now it’s a Mandela concert in Jo’burg

Mandela will celebrate his birthday on July 18 behind bars despite repeated calls for his release from the international community.

Test trial for Mandela photo

The right to publish pictures of South Africa’s political prisoners – such as ANC leaders Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu – will be tested in court.

It’s Mandela and it’s legal

Recognise the sporting man? His seldom-seen face appears in a remarkable collection of historic pictures, published this week.

Mbeki release: Winnie calls for ‘caution and circumspection’

Winnie Mandela has cautioned against ”over-optimistic expectations” following the release of African National Congress leader Govan Mbeki.

Mandela meets Coetsee

Face to face: Minister and jailed ANC leader.

My holiday abroad. With a grey-permed Mandela

It was raining in London on the day they released Mandela.

Mandela ‘release’ rumours: Decoding that diplo-speak

In January 1985 PW Botha told parliament that he would consider releasing Mandela if the ANC leader renounced violence.