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Tygerberg Children’s Hospital celebrates Madiba
Reverend Mpho Tutu remembers Nelson Mandela’s love for children and pays tribute to the nurses, doctors and parents of children at the hospital.
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Public can view Mandela’s body at Union Buildings
The Mandela family and government representatives have viewed the body of former president Nelson Mandela, currently lying in state in Pretoria.
Pimples: What would Mandela say?
In the final Pimples episode of 2013, we pay tribute to Nelson Mandela and look back at an unforgettable year.
Mandela memorial concert planned in PTA
A concert has been planned at the State Theatre in honour of Madiba as mourners flock to the Pretoria city centre to pay their last respects.
SA forgotten at Mandela’s memorial
South Africans have been forgotten in government’s quest to give the world a memorial for Nelson Mandela that was meant to impress internationals.
Mandela: The sacrificial man
On the final instalment of M&G Newsroom for 2013, Mandela family spokesperson General Themba Matanzima tells us about Madiba the family man.
Would Madiba be proud?
We asked people at the memorial at FNB Stadium whether they think Madiba would have been happy with the way government has been running South Africa.
Zuma booing not a crisis in our democracy, says Maharaj
Mac Maharaj has brushed off the heckling of President Jacob Zuma by sections of the crowd at Nelson Mandela’s memorial, saying it was over quickly.
Mandela memorial: Zuma’s full speech
Read President Jacob Zuma’s full address at the Nelson Mandela memorial at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday.
Follow Mandela’s example, says Human Rights Commission
The SAHRC has called on all South Africans to heed Madiba’s example on International Human Rights Day, the day of his memorial service.
Government members hail Madiba and his family
Ministers Jeff Radebe and Nathi Mthethwa, and Premier Nomvula Mokonyane have shared their thoughts on Nelson Mandela at his Soweto memorial service.
From the archives: Don Mattera tells Capetonians to live Madiba’s message
Celebrated South African writer Don Mattera has addressed a crowd in Khayelitsha in remembrance of former president Nelson Mandela.
Lindiwe Sisulu remembers her uncle Madiba
Minister of Public Service and Administration Lindiwe Sisulu has spoken about her close bond with the Mandela family.
Parliament celebrates Mandela at special sitting
Members of Parliament and other senior politicians paid tribute to former president Nelson Mandela in a sombre sitting of Parliament.
UN’s Ban pays homage to ‘giant’ Mandela
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela as a giant for justice, equality and human rights.
Zelda la Grange: The strict and punctual Madiba
Zelda la Grange, former personal assistant to Nelson Mandela, talks boundaries, family, and lessons learned from the former president.
Mlangeni: Do not weep for Madiba
Andrew Mlangeni, fellow Rivonia trialist and Robben Island inmate, says Nelson Mandela "exuded" leadership based on "collective" thinking.
Mandela’s final moments spent with Winnie and Graça
Graça Machel and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela were at the bedside of former president Nelson Mandela when he died, says family friend Bantu Holomisa.
ANC makes a strong presence at Mandela Mthatha prayers
The ANC has denied electioneering at its Nelson Mandela prayer event in Mthatha, saying members were inspired by his membership to the party.
Don’t betray Mandela’s legacy, warns Mbeki
Thabo Mbeki has spoken about the need for strong leadership in SA and honouring the Constitution, as he paid tribute to Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela in the movies
In film, the role of the former ANC activist and president of South Africa has traditionally been approached with great reverence.
Mugabe: Mandela the great icon of African liberation
A delayed condolence message from Robert Mugabe to the family of Nelson Mandela has raised speculation that Harare was reluctant to recognise Mandela.
Mandela: India shows there can be life beyond the great liberator
As South Africans contemplate their future after the death of Mandela, Jonathan Freedland says they could do worse than look to India for guidance.
Madiba’s remains to be paraded in Pretoria
After a parade through Pretoria, Nelson Mandela’s body will lie in state at the Union Buildings where access will be strictly controlled, says GCIS.
SA mourns Mandela with dignity and dancing
We feared the country would lose itself in weeping when Nelson Mandela died. But we should have known better.
Where Mandela used to dance
Six decades after Madiba left Alexandra in Johannesburg, its residents are sad but have accepted the death of the man who used to dance among them.
Nic Dawes: Mandela and my two brackets of absence
Nic Dawes reflects on hearing about the death of Nelson Mandela in India.
Mandela’s death: The story to date
We take a look at the developments since Madiba’s death was announced – from Jacob Zuma’s visit in Houghton to the plans for the funeral.
Mayihlome Tshwete: Mandela put me through university
The public enterprises spokesperson credits his success directly to Mandela, who arranged payment of his varsity fees after his own father died.
Parliament to hold extraordinary session to honour Mandela
Members of the public may attend a special joint sitting of Parliament at 2pm on Monday to commemorate former president Nelson Mandela.
Vilakazi Street remembers Madiba
As the world mourns Nelson Mandela, we speak to locals in Vilakazi Street, Soweto – Madiba’s former home.
Tutu dismisses SA doomsday predictions
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has dismissed naysayers who predict South Africa will degenerate into chaos following Mandela’s death.
