
Miss Universe says she has felt the spirit of Nelson Mandela through the various displays of humanity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

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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

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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 […]

“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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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