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Mandela shirts
culture

WATCH: 100 Mandela shirts and personal items go on auction in New York

Thandiwe Newton recalls meeting Nelson Mandela
Celeb News

‘I’ve witnessed it’: Thandiwe Newton recalls magical Madiba meeting

Nelson Mandela Day Ramaphosa
Nelson Mandela

From Frosties to ‘umvubu’: Some of Madiba’s bizarre meal requests

Mandela shirts
Nelson Mandela

WATCH: 100 Mandela shirts and personal items go on auction in New York

Thandiwe Newton recalls meeting Nelson Mandela
Celeb News

‘I’ve witnessed it’: Thandiwe Newton recalls magical Madiba meeting

Nelson Mandela Day Ramaphosa
Nelson Mandela

From Frosties to ‘umvubu’: Some of Madiba’s bizarre meal requests

Nelson Mandela NFT
Food & Wine

Bet you cannot score 100% on this Nelson Mandela quiz

By The South African30-07-2021 09:22

Time to brush up on your history and test how much you know about South African icon, Nelson Mandela.

Lloyd
Lifestyle

Mandela Month: Lloyd Cele says ‘Thank You’ to frontline workers [watch]

By Naledi de Wee22-07-2021 11:08

Award-winning singer Lloyd Cele teamed up with the South African Medical Association on a heartwarming song dedicated to our healthcare workers.

nelson mandela day birthday
Lifestyle

Mandela Month with Xoliswa Ndoyiya: Happy Birthday, Madiba!

By Zahra Mbabane18-07-2021 12:07

In the fourth instalment of The South African’s exclusive series on the iconic statesman’s personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya, recalls how Nelson Mandela used to spent his birthdays at home in Qunu.

Graça Machel
News

Graça Machel: ‘I cannot sit quietly as the land of Madiba’s birth wages war with itself’

By Corné van Zyl18-07-2021 10:30

‘Madiba is watching this beloved country of his. And in his resolute determination, which has always guided us in the darkest hours of our history.’

Nelson Mandela quiz
Food & Wine

Can you score full marks on this Nelson Mandela quiz? Let’s see…

By The South African17-07-2021 13:14

Think you know the most iconic leader South Africa has ever known? Test your knowledge about Nelson Mandela in our new quiz.

Mandela Month with Xoliswa Ndo
Food & Wine

Mandela Month with Xoliswa Ndoyiya: Global icons at Madiba’s table

By Zahra Mbabane13-07-2021 13:32

In the third instalment of The South African’s exclusive series on the iconic statesman’s personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya recalls how she used to ‘cook’ in the kitchen with Oprah Winfrey and serve up some tripe to Bill Clinton.

Nelson Mandela Day Ramaphosa
Food & Wine

Think you know Nelson Mandela? Test yourself with this Mandela history quiz

By The South African13-07-2021 09:00

Test your knowledge about the iconic statesman Nelson Mandela in our fun quiz and see how you fare.

Mandela Month with Xoliswa Ndo
Food & Wine

Mandela Month with Xoliswa Ndoyiya: Meeting Mr President

By Zahra Mbabane10-07-2021 15:09

In the second instalment of The South African’s exclusive series on the iconic statesman’s personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya recalls how she met Madiba.

Xoliswa Ndoyiya nelson mandela chef
Food & Wine

Mandela Month with Xoliswa Ndoyiya: From chef to chief of Madiba’s kitchen

By Zahra Mbabane08-07-2021 12:49

Join The South African this Mandela Month as we journey through an exclusive series on the iconic statesman’s personal chef Xoliswa Ndoyiya…and Madiba’s favourite dishes!

Sanctuary Mandela: Madiba’s pr
Nelson Mandela

Sanctuary Mandela: Madiba’s presidential home is now a luxury hotel [photos]

By Erene Roux29-06-2021 16:57

Sanctuary Mandela will offer an experience that is inspired by Nelson Mandela’s life while he resided and worked at the property in Johannesburg.

Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run (Supplied)
Sport

Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run goes global in 2020

By Garrin Lambley30-11-2020 10:08

In these uncertain Covid-19 days, if ever there was a time to remember the spirit and of former President Nelson Mandela, it’s now.

67 minutes for Mandela
Studentlife

67 Minutes for Mandela: What you can do even during the pandemic

By Vuyiseka Dosi15-07-2020 10:55

In 67 Minutes for Mandela, South Africans and people across the world volunteer 67 minutes, or more, on 18 July to help others.

Zindzi Mandela
News

Zindzi Mandela in trouble with father’s foundation for ‘divisive’ comments

By Luke Daniel17-06-2019 11:31

Backers argue that Zindzi, despite her position as a public official, is entitled to her opinion.

Mandela's name
Opinion

Political tussles and the ownership of Mandela’s name

By Solly Moeng04-05-2019 09:42

Because of who he was, Mandela’s name belongs to all South Africans.

Mandela
News

This R8 million Mandela statue has angered Mpumalanga residents

By Luke Daniel01-10-2018 13:27

“The best way to honour Nelson Mandela is for this government to prioritise education, healthcare and the delivery of services to the people.” – DA regional spokesperson

Nelson Mandela Day Centenary
Opinion

Mandela Day: It’s worth remembering just how funny Madiba really was

By Tom Head18-07-2018 12:08

His sense of humour was another brilliant facet of his character.

Nelson Mandela Centenary bank notes
News

Nelson Mandela Centenary: The story behind the new Madiba money

By Luke Daniel14-07-2018 14:16

The story behind the Nelson Mandela Centenary banknotes – from Mvezo to the Union Buildings.

Nelson Mandela
Travel

Nelson Mandela Centenary: Six places to visit that are connected to Madiba’s legacy

By Luke Daniel10-07-2018 10:48

If you want to learn more about Nelson Mandela and his fascinating story, here six places of important historical significance to Madiba and his fight for freedom.

load shedding eskom rand
News

Mandela banknotes: What images will feature on each item of currency?

By Tom Head05-07-2018 09:11

From the R5 coin to the R200 note, each commemorative issue tells a story about Madiba’s life.

Mandela Houghton
News

No, you can’t sleep in Madiba’s Robben Island cell for R3.4 million

By Luke Daniel04-07-2018 20:33

Mandela’s cell number 7 will not be sold to the highest bidder.

Night at the opera – a fitting
South Africans Abroad

Night at the opera – a fitting tribute to Madiba’s legacy

By Louis Botha15-02-2018 11:18

On Thursday, 8th February the High Commission of South Africa hosted ‘A Night at the Opera – for South Africa’.

Nelson Mandela's wife Graça Machel calls for "a new crop of leaders"
News

Nelson Mandela’s wife Graça Machel calls for “a new crop of leaders”

By Tom Head06-12-2017 07:36

That’s all we really want for Christmas, too.

Eight Hollywood actors who played Nelson Mandela brilliantly
Lifestyle

Eight Hollywood actors who played Nelson Mandela brilliantly

By Tom Head05-12-2017 15:43

We are very much here for these acting masterclasses

Eastern Cape government stole millions from taxpayers to fund Madiba funeral
News

Eastern Cape government stole millions from taxpayers to fund Madiba funeral

By Tom Head05-12-2017 10:47

The ill-prepared provincial government stooped to the lowest of lows to fund Madiba’s send off

Mandela Centenary
News

How world leaders reacted to Nelson Mandela’s death four years ago today

By Tom Head05-12-2017 08:31

We still sorely miss our Madiba

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