Will the gravesite of Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest statesmen the world has ever seen, be permanently off limits for the public? This was the question on many lips as the democracy icon was buried with full honours in his rural boyhood village…
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Ayanda Mbatyothi, who bears a striking resemblance to a young Nelson Mandela, vowed Sunday to carry on the legacy of the icon who had unwittingly launched his career. The 37-year-old, who hails from an impoverished township in eastern South Africa,…
Anti-apartheid struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada’s voice wavered on Sunday as he paid a moving final tribute to his fellow freedom fighter and close friend Nelson Mandela. Addressing the late struggle icon by their mutual nickname “Madala”, which means…
A “fake” sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has said he suffered a schizophrenic episode. Thamsanqa Jantjie, who was criticised for apparently making “meaningless gestures” while interpreting the speeches of world leaders…
0750 GMT: Malawi’s President Joyce Banda speaks of how she has learnt from Mandela — and how the rest of the region can do so as well. “I learnt that leadership is about falling in love with the people that you serve and the people falling in love…
A 21-gun salute and full honour guard escorted the coffin of Nelson Mandela as his state funeral got underway Sunday in the rolling hills of his rural boyhood home. A Xhosa hymn, “Fulfill Your Promise”, sounded the start of the ceremony, organised to…
South Africa’s government was confronted Friday with a new and chilling allegation about the bogus sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial: He was reportedly accused of murder 10 years ago. (Dec. 13)
The cortege carrying Nelson Mandela’s body reached his final resting place, his boyhood village of Qunu, on Saturday. The procession entered through the gates of Mandela’s homestead accompanied by military vehicles while helicopters flew overhead. “…
South African peace icon Desmond Tutu said on Saturday he was not invited to the burial of his friend Nelson Mandela, amid allegations he was snubbed for political reasons. “Much as I would have loved to attend the service to say a final farewell to…
The United Nations family today mourned the loss – and celebrated the enduring legacy – of Nelson Mandela, the former…