Madiba

Nearly 100 items, including the key to Madiba’s prison cell, are set to be auctioned for millions. Here is the latest.

The designer famed for creating the ‘Madiba’ shirt worn by Nelson Mandela, is taking his creations to Paris Fashion Week.

‘Nelly M is the only boxer in history who has never won a fight but has a championship belt’: Tweeps react to Mandela’s belt being stolen.

With Mandela Day approaching this month, Ladles of Love is calling on South Africans to volunteer or contribute to an important campaign.

Tata Mandela’s shirts are as iconic as his political legacy and personality. The shirts are part of 100 items going on auction in New York.

“We are all changed”: Thandiwe Newton recalls the moment she met former president Nelson Mandela and the wise words he shared with her…

In The South African’s exclusive series on the iconic statesman’s personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya recalls some of Nelson Mandela’s favourite meals.

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

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

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.

‘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.’

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

We are very much here for these acting masterclasses

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

We still sorely miss our Madiba

The site of Mandela’s toughest is a pilgrimage any visitor or local must make…

“Winnie poked Nelson” – What a world it could have been.

Happy Mandela Day, everyone!

67 buskers are due to play for 67 minutes to honour Madiba this Mandela Day.

What better way to pay tribute to Freeman of the City of Cape Town, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, than putting him up right next to another Freeman of the City, Nelson Mandela.

On June 11 in 1996 then-president Nelson Mandela wrote a letter. Just longer than an A4 page, the letter ordered the creation of a secret investigative unit comprising specific police officers.

The head of an elite investigative unit appointed by former president Nelson Mandela was shot in the ankle outside a safe house two decades ago and, according to a fellow investigator, believed it was the work of a “third force”.

The British parliament earlier this week debated the issues around us president Donald Trump’s official state visit to the UK, and they didn’t hold back.

The legacy of anti-apartheid activists no longer has currency for many of today’s youth.

Saying that Adv. Busisiwe Mkhwebane has big shoes to fill is a pretty big understatement and a senior political analyst went as far as saying it would be like standing in for the late Nelson Mandela.

Turns out that 1961 television interview wasn’t Nelson Mandela’s first, watch Tata chatting to the camera during a break in the 1956 Treason Trial.

Oh dear, looks like the Zumas benefitted from the death of Nelson Mandela, what with el presidente’s first wife spending money from the father of the nation’s funeral fund.

Desmond Tutu has never been one to keep quiet about things he disagrees with and this is certainly not the first time he’s lashed out a political leader.

A former CIA agent has come forward saying that he tipped off the South African police, which led to Nelson Mandela’s arrest and 27 year jail time.

Phumzile van Damme has thrown down the gauntlet in a scathing new letter aimed at the heart of today’s ANC. What will the once-great liberation movement’s response be… if any?

It’s the end of the parliamentary year and the ANC’s caucus had some harsh words for its opposition in parliament.

While hundreds gathered at Nelson Mandela’s place of birth to celebrate International Nelson Mandela Day, President Jacob Zuma has called for a more caring and united society.

Matthew Willman, renowned South African photographer, shares with us some of his personal moments with Mr Nelson Mandela and how our nation’s hero encouraged him to live the legacy.

A sequel to Nelson Mandela’s Long Walk to Freedom, one of the best selling political memoirs of all time, is set to be released next year.