SA citizens should emulate Nelson Mandela: Grandson 11 February 2020, 11:05 AM

Former president Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla Mandela says South Africa can fight the scourge of poverty and corruption as well as achieve the vision of non-racial, non-sexist and just nation, if all citizens can emulate the world icon.

Mandela Museum hosts summit to commemorate his prison release 11 February 2020, 6:45 AM

The Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape is hosting a two-day international Museum Summit to mark the 20th anniversary of the museum.

Famous Quotes: Nelson Mandela 11 February 2020, 6:28 AM

“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.”

Mogoeng urges nations to instil Madiba type value system 23 November 2019, 11:53 AM

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng says the nation needs to inculcate a Madiba-type constitutional value system in order to deal with societal sicknesses of corruption, racism and gender-based violence. 

Mandela’s christening: link between church and ANC 5 July 2018, 5:53 PM

As we celebrate former President Nelson Mandela’s centenary, we discover that there is a possible link between the church he was christened in and the liberation movement he later led.

Mandela did not want revenge, hence the TRC – Bizoz 4 May 2015, 1:00 PM

The late President Nelson Mandela did not want revenge on the perpetrators of Apartheid, which is why the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC ) was established. This is according to advocate George Bizoz, who was reflecting on the 20 years after the TRC in an interview with the SABC’s Chriselda Lewis. HE said that he […]

Today marks the 25 year anniversary of Madiba’s release 11 February 2015, 3:54 PM

25 years ago on this day (11 February 1990) Nelson Mandela took his first steps to freedom. After an effective 27 years of imprisonment, the symbol of South Africa’s fight for liberation, Nelson Mandela, was released. Mandela spent nearly 20 years of his life on Robben Island until 1982 when he was transferred to Pollsmoor […]

Remembering Madiba, a year later 4 December 2014, 1:56 PM

Friday the 5th of December 2014 is the first anniversary of the death of one of the world’s most revered leaders. The late former President Nelson Mandela passed away at age of 95 at his Houghton home in Johannesburg after a lengthy illness. His death unleashed a heartfelt chorus of condolences and tributes. It’s a […]

Madibanomics – Assessing the economic legacy of Nelson Mandela 28 January 2014, 6:53 PM

Nelson Mandela’s conversion from socialism to capitalism was a dramatic ‘road to Damascus’ moment, and it is perhaps a strong testament to his leadership that – as a man in his 70s – he was willing to change his mind. He walked out of prison preaching nationalisation. In case there was any confusion about his […]

The profile on Nelson Mandela 8 December 2013, 9:20 PM

The apartheid government fought hard to stay in power. It imposed strict media laws and extended the reach of its security forces. This resulted in further acts of violence against anti-apartheid activists and ordinary South Africans. A state of emergency governed the late 1980s. Hundreds of activists were shot dead and over 30 000 detained […]

Routing the Life of Madiba in the E Cape 24 July 2013, 6:55 PM

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on 18 July 1918 in the Eastern Cape. His father was Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa and his mother Nosekeni Fanny. Mandela was born in the village of Mvezo where his father Chief Mphakanyiswa, presided over the village. Mandela and his family later moved to Qunu where he bagan his formal schooling. […]

Nelson Mandela: Before Prisoner, Beyond President 19 July 2013, 8:28 PM

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Map of places related to Nelson Mandela 26 January 2012, 2:00 PM

SABC news has compiled a map of places that have a relation to the life of Nelson Mandela. The map will be updated on a continuous basis. Thursday 26 January 2012 14:00

Address to the UN Security Council – 2000 14 June 2011, 5:33 PM

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Closing Address at the 13th International AIDS Conference – 2000 14 June 2011, 5:23 PM

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Building a Global Partnership for Children – 2000 14 June 2011, 5:18 PM

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Inauguration Speeches – 1994 14 June 2011, 5:05 PM

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Challenges faced when the ANC took power in 1994 14 June 2011, 4:08 PM

The suddenness of the assumption of power took the ANC government by surprise (they were taken from underground structures and prisons to running the country) He knew that taking over would be complicated He understood that it would be some time until black South Africans could govern without support from white managers, technicians and professionals […]

Famous quotes 14 June 2011, 3:52 PM

“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.” “Communists have always played an active role in the fight by colonial countries for their freedom, because the short-term objects of Communism would always correspond with the […]

Speech announcing the ANC election victory – 1994 14 June 2011, 3:46 PM

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Statement after voting in SA’s first democratic election – 1994 14 June 2011, 3:38 PM

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Brief look at his Presidential tenure 14 June 2011, 3:38 PM

He saw sport as critical to reconciliation He saw media as a frontier of transformation A democratic constitution was established A comprehensive bill of rights was also established The TRC was established A battery of progressive legislation was also introduced under the auspices of the Reconstruction and Development Programme which aimed to address poverty, restore […]

Timeline of his life 14 June 2011, 3:28 PM

1918, 18 July Born at Mvezo in the Transkei 1925 Attends primary school near Qunu. Teacher wants all children to have a Christian name so gives him the name ‘Nelson’ 1927 Entrusted to Nkosi Jongintaba Dalindyebo, the acting Regent of the Thembu people at the Great Place at Mqhekezweni 1934 Undergoes initiation; Goes to Clarkebury […]

Nelson Mandela’s Nobel Peace Prize Address – 1993 14 June 2011, 2:53 PM

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Mandela addresses rally in Cape Town on his release from prison – 1990 14 June 2011, 2:43 PM

11 February 1990 Friends, comrades and fellow South Africans. I greet you all in the name of peace, democracy and freedom for all. I stand here before you not as a prophet but as a humble servant of you, the people. Your tireless and heroic sacrifices have made it possible for me to be here […]

A Document To Create a Climate of Understanding – 1989 14 June 2011, 2:20 PM

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The Mandela Document – 1989 14 June 2011, 2:13 PM

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Unite! Mobilise! Fight On! – 1980 14 June 2011, 1:58 PM

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Release Us or Treat Us as Political Prisoners – 22 April 1969 14 June 2011, 1:53 PM

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The Struggle is My Life – 1961 14 June 2011, 1:30 PM

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