Mandela

Mandela movie review: Madonne Ashwin's film is a balcony view of the darkly amusing times we live in

Against the backdrop of the upcoming assembly elections, Mandela is a film that will remind us of our priorities. It will encourage us to think about our rights as people and our power when we're together.

Nelson Mandela International Day 2019: Twitter pays 'humble homage' to 'Madiba' on his 101 birthday

Nelson Mandela Day came into existence post a resolution passed by the United Nations which officially declared his birthday which falls on 18 July to be celebrated globally since 2009.

Mandela Day 2019: Jailed in 1964 for spearheading anti-apartheid movement, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president

The Nelson Mandela International Day also popularly known as Mandela Day is an annual celebration in the honour of Nelson Mandela. The United Nations officially declared his birthday which falls on 18 July to be celebrated internationally since 2009.

South Africa election: President Cyril Ramaphosa's ANC faces toughest challenge, 25 years after end of apartheid rule

South Africans to go to the polls on Wednesday, ANC to expected to win despite corruptions scandals and record unemployment.

South Africa honours 40th anniversary of Soweto uprising

The Soweto Uprising in 1976, and the government's violent response, were a turning point in the struggle that eventually led to the fall of apartheid rule.

World Cup 2015: West Indies players in love with Mandela's 'Long Walk to Freedom'

Cricketers and books may not be best buddies but the West Indies team does have a lot of avid readers, including current captain Jason Holder, and their favourite book is Nelson Mandela's autobiography.

Long Walk To Freedom review: A must watch for all politicians

Just for this speech, Chadwick's film should be mandatory viewing for politicians in India. Perhaps they could take a few tips from a man who was flawed but powerful; who knew wisdom lay in changing in order to respond to a constituency's needs.

Mandela funeral live: Desmond Tutu's home burgled as he spoke at memorial

Scores of foreign dignitaries have already arrived in the country for the memorial service at the 95,000-seat FNB Stadium, where Mandela made his last major public appearance during the 2010 football World Cup.

Sports-mad South Africa salutes Mandela 'The Captain'

Sports-mad South Africa saluted Nelson Mandela on Saturday with smiles and moments of silence in honour of the late anti-apartheid leader, who inspired people to pursue the impossible from politics to the playing field.

Nelson Mandela videos: From his first interview to speech as President

Here are some videos from key moments in Mandela's life.