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Trump never visited Africa as President. Here's what Africans expect from a second term
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump never visited Africa as President. Here's what Africans expect from a second term

NPR  

Trump never visited Africa as President. Here's what Africans expect from a second term We look at what will a second Trump term will mean for Africa - a continent the President elect has never visited and has openly denigrated. IGUNZA: But there are those who worry that Trump's America First agenda could significantly cut down on U.S. financial aid …

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The UK denies a visa to Mandela's grandson over his support for Hamas
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The UK denies a visa to Mandela's grandson over his support for Hamas

The Independent  

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James Roxburgh: Footy great dies after making one of the most important protests in Aussie sporting history
4 months ago

James Roxburgh: Footy great dies after making one of the most important protests in Aussie sporting history

Daily Mail  

Former Australian rugby star and staunch advocate for equality James Roxburgh has died age 76, leaving behind a legacy as one of the anti-apartheid Wallabies who helped change the sport globally. James Roxburgh made the decision to be one of seven Wallabies who refused to play against South Africa during the apartheid era, cutting his career short Freed South African …

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South African Prez Ramaphosa welcomes Nelson Mandela legacy sites' addition to UNESCO list
4 months, 3 weeks ago

South African Prez Ramaphosa welcomes Nelson Mandela legacy sites' addition to UNESCO list

ABP News  

Johannesburg, Jul 31 : President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the listing of several iconic sites in South Africa linked to the late President Nelson Mandela as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Listed generically as ‘The Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites’ by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, these include 14 human rights and liberation struggle …

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On this day: Key events on June 12, from Indira Gandhi’s conviction in 1975 to Nelson Mandela’s sentencing in 1964
6 months, 1 week ago

On this day: Key events on June 12, from Indira Gandhi’s conviction in 1975 to Nelson Mandela’s sentencing in 1964

Live Mint  

Key events happened on this day, June 12: Several events have occurred worldwide on this day in the past. One of which is former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's conviction by Allahabad High Court in 1975 to South African Black nationalist Nelson Mandela sentenced to life in prison in 1964 to a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub, a gay …

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South Africa questions its very being. Yet a difficult change has reinforced its young democracy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa questions its very being. Yet a difficult change has reinforced its young democracy

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa is in a moment of deep soul-searching after an election that brought a jarring split from the African National Congress, the very party that gave it freedom and democracy 30 years ago. “What must we do with this South Africa of ours?” asked Thabo Mbeki, the former South African president who had the …

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South African election results show ANC is on course to lose majority for first time in 30 years
6 months, 3 weeks ago

South African election results show ANC is on course to lose majority for first time in 30 years

ABC  

In short: South Africa's ANC is set to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years after suffering a major drop in support. South Africa's ANC is set to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years after suffering a major drop in support. South African political parties geared up for coalition talks on …

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Nelson Mandela must be turning in his grave at the state of South Africa
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nelson Mandela must be turning in his grave at the state of South Africa

The Independent  

Thirty years ago, I returned to the country from which my parents had been unwillingly exiled to witness constitutional apartheid being exorcised. A British parliamentary observer stationed in Soweto, I marvelled as thousands of black citizens streamed out of a dawn haze to vote: elderly women and young men high-fiving to celebrate South Africa’s first-ever democratic election. Although president Cyril …

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The Mandela Effect : Throughline
7 months, 1 week ago

The Mandela Effect : Throughline

NPR  

The Mandela Effect Enlarge this image Peter Dunne/Getty Images Peter Dunne/Getty Images For nearly thirty years, the South African government held a man it initially labeled prisoner number 46664, the anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela. But in 1994, Mandela transformed from the country's 'number one terrorist' into its first Black president, ushering in a new era of democracy. It's an ongoing …

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Paradise Road: The 1980 smash hit song that prophesied the end of apartheid
8 months ago

Paradise Road: The 1980 smash hit song that prophesied the end of apartheid

BBC  

Paradise Road: The 1980 smash hit song that prophesied the end of apartheid Arena Holdings Archives Released during a grim period in its country's history, the groundbreaking crossover hit Paradise Road by black female group Joy promised "better days" for South Africa, foreshadowing Nelson Mandela's triumph 14 years later. The song was Paradise Road, performed by the black female group …

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‘I am prepared to die’: Mandela’s speech which shook apartheid
8 months ago

‘I am prepared to die’: Mandela’s speech which shook apartheid

Al Jazeera  

Sixty years ago during the Rivonia Trial in South Africa, Nelson Mandela delivered one of the most famous speeches of the 20th century. “Accused number one” had been speaking from the dock for almost three hours by the time he uttered the words that would ultimately change South Africa. But as Mandela later wrote in his autobiography, “I felt we …

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'Great idea. Let's go!' Trump critics approve his offer to be jailed like Nelson Mandela
8 months, 2 weeks ago

'Great idea. Let's go!' Trump critics approve his offer to be jailed like Nelson Mandela

Raw Story  

At the tail end of a three-part Truth Social rant on Saturday, Donald Trump raged at being placed under a gag order by Judge Juan Merchan tied to the upcoming trial related to the former president paying hush money to an adult film star, with the Trump saying he would gladly go to jail rather than have his right to …

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In History: Nelson Mandela walks out of prison a free man
10 months, 2 weeks ago

In History: Nelson Mandela walks out of prison a free man

BBC  

In History: Nelson Mandela walks out of prison a free man Getty Images In an exclusive clip from the BBC Archive, watch Nelson Mandela speak about his historic release from prison, which was a watershed moment for South Africa in its transition to democracy. On 11 February 1990, at 16:14 local time, Nelson Mandela, once South Africa's most wanted man, …

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Nelson Mandela’s support for Palestinians endures with South Africa’s genocide case against Israel
11 months, 1 week ago

Nelson Mandela’s support for Palestinians endures with South Africa’s genocide case against Israel

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Barely two weeks after he was released from prison in 1990, Nelson Mandela flew to Zambia to meet with African leaders who had supported his fight against South Africa’s apartheid system of forced racial segregation. Late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, left, embraces the late former South Africa President Nelson Mandela, right, at a meeting in …

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Here's what Nelson Mandela ate on Christmas, according to his former chef
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Here's what Nelson Mandela ate on Christmas, according to his former chef

NPR  

Here's what Nelson Mandela ate on Christmas, according to his former chef It's been 10 years since South Africa's first democratically elected president died. Nelson Mandela's former chef describes how how the anti-apartheid icon liked to spend Christmas Day. Reporter Kate Bartlett spoke to Nelson Mandela's former chef about South Africa's first democratically elected president and his love of food. …

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Hamas officials join Nelson Mandela’s family at ceremony marking 10th anniversary of his death
1 year ago

Hamas officials join Nelson Mandela’s family at ceremony marking 10th anniversary of his death

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Hamas officials joined members of Nelson Mandela’s family in laying wreaths at a statue of the statesman and Nobel Peace Prize winner in South Africa on Tuesday to mark the 10th anniversary of his death. Former Hamas government minister Basem Naim is in South Africa as part of a delegation and joined Mandela’s grandson, Mandla …

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Springboks set for rematch of day that ‘changed South Africa forever’
1 year, 1 month ago

Springboks set for rematch of day that ‘changed South Africa forever’

The Independent  

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Trump on possibility of jail for life: 'I don't mind being Nelson Mandela'
1 year, 2 months ago

Trump on possibility of jail for life: 'I don't mind being Nelson Mandela'

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump compared himself to iconic South African activist and former President Nelson Mandela. You know, I'm supposed to be getting because Donald Trump challenged the election, so let's put him in jail for the rest of his life." I don't mind being Nelson Mandela because I'm doing it for a reason." Trump has previously denounced Mandela, calling …

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Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka dies at 43. Her life was full of tragedy but she embraced his legacy
1 year, 2 months ago

Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka dies at 43. Her life was full of tragedy but she embraced his legacy

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Zoleka Mandela, a granddaughter of Nelson Mandela whose life was tangled up in addiction, a suicide attempt, a battle with cancer and the tragedy of losing two young children before she came back from the shadows to embrace his legacy, has died. The Nelson Mandela Foundation, which promotes the legacy of the South African statesman …

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Veteran South African politician Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies at 95
1 year, 3 months ago

Veteran South African politician Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies at 95

The Hindu  

Veteran South African politician and the traditional Prime Minister of the ethnic Zulu Monarch and nation, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, died early on September 9 at the age of 95. Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi has been an outstanding leader in the political and cultural life of our nation, including the ebbs and flows of our liberation struggle, the transition which secured our freedom …

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International Nelson Mandela Day 2023: Know date, theme, history, significance and quotes
1 year, 5 months ago

International Nelson Mandela Day 2023: Know date, theme, history, significance and quotes

India TV News  

International Nelson Mandela Day is an annual event that celebrates the life and legacy of South African leader Nelson Mandela. History of International Nelson Mandela Day The day is a way to commemorate Mandela’s life and encourage everyone to take action to build a more just and equitable world. The history of International Nelson Mandela Day goes back to 1962 …

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Part of Nelson Mandela monument in Amsterdam Zuidoost stolen
1 year, 9 months ago

Part of Nelson Mandela monument in Amsterdam Zuidoost stolen

NL Times  

Someone stole part of the Nelson Mandela monument in Amsterdam Zuidoost. The memorial in the Nelson Mandela park consists of seven bronze faces. The monument is a memorial to South African freedom fighter and president Nelson Mandela. “I was shocked to hear that our residents have been robbed of one of our finest works of art,” district chairman Tanja Jadnanansing …

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It is time to tell the truth about Harry, Meghan and my grandfather Nelson Mandela
1 year, 10 months ago

It is time to tell the truth about Harry, Meghan and my grandfather Nelson Mandela

The Independent  

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To Nelson Mandela, the Queen was simply 'Elizabeth'
2 years, 3 months ago

To Nelson Mandela, the Queen was simply 'Elizabeth'

Hindustan Times  

Nelson Mandela was on first-name basis with Queen Elizabeth II, a rare privilege contravening royal etiquette, the late anti-apartheid hero's foundation said Friday, sharing anecdotes of their fond relationship. Queen Elizabeth II Passes Away: Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets with former South African President Nelson Mandela. "By his own admission, Nelson Mandela was an anglophile, and in the years after …

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