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Mandela's daughter Zindzi dies in South Africa
Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi, who was involved in the liberation struggle like her parents, dies at the age of 59
Beyonce to lead Nelson Mandela tribute concert
The concert is the climax of a year of events celebrating the centennial of Mandela's birth in 1918, and is part of a campaign to tackle poverty, child malnutrition and boost gender equality
Aung San Suu Kyi becomes first person stripped of honorary Canadian citizenship
The move is made official after Canada's Senate votes to revoke the symbolic honor
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This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
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Obama warns of 'strange and uncertain times' in Mandela tribute
Delivering a speech in Johannesburg marking 100 years since Nelson Mandela's birth, Obama makes no direct reference to his successor but warns that the 'politics of fear and resentment' were spreading across the world
Obama speech to mark 100 years since Mandela's birth
The former US president met Mandela only briefly in 2005 but gave a eulogy at his funeral saying Mandela 'makes me want to be a better man'
Winnie Mandela, Nelson Mandela's ex-wife, dies at 81
Winnie Mandela, who was married to Nelson Mandela for 38 years, played a high-profile role in the battle to end white-minority rule in South Africa but her place in history was also stained by controversy
What do the Mandelas have to do with Miss World?
Mandla Mandela on the legacy of his grandfather Nelson Mandela and Beauty with a Purpose
Obama post-Charlottesville tweet most liked ever on Twitter
Tweeting a quote from Nelson Mandela Obama says No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion
Nelson Mandela dan jalan panjang menuju dunia ideal
18 Juli diperingati sebagai Hari Mandela hari di mana seluruh manusia diajak untuk mengerjakan kebaikan sekecil apapun
South Africans unite to remember Soweto uprising
The uprising where at least 170 people were killed is a turning point in the anti apartheid struggle bringing the injustices of the regime to the world s attention and paving the way for the 1994 election of Nelson Mandela
S. Africa repatriates anti-apartheid heroes' remains from Russia
The bodies of Moses Kotane and John Beaver Marks are back in home soil The two were mentors of icon Nelson Mandela and helped make democracy in South Africa possible
Race relations at crossroads in Mandela's South Africa
In the 25 years since the late anti apartheid hero s release from prison on February 11 1990 South Africa has had to confront the realities of its divided past
Vuvuzelas, silence to mark one year since death of Mandela
A long list of other events are set to take place into the weekend and beyond dedicated to Mandela the former president who led South Africa out of the dark days of apartheid after enduring 27 years in prison
Naomi Campbell, inspired by Mandela 7 months on
Mr Mandela always said to me you have to use who you are to speak up on certain things says the British supermodel
World to celebrate 1st Mandela Day since icon's death
For the past five years millions have volunteered 67 minutes of their time on July 18 for the common good to mark Nelson Mandela s 67 years of activism for South Africa s freedom
Tutu latest Anglican to support assisted suicide
South Africa s Anglican archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu says he supports assisted dying for the terminally ill the day after the Church s former leader backed a bill to legalize it in Britain
Zuma: South Africa's 'Teflon' leader
Charismatic but scandal prone South Africa s leader Jacob Zuma is a former herdboy who could stake a claim to Ronald Reagan s title of Teflon president as he is sworn in for a second term on May 24
S.Africa's Zuma dedicates election win to Mandela
20 years to the day of the late liberation leader s inauguration South African President Jacob Zuma dedicates ANC s landslide victory in this week s elections to Nelson Mandela
Unrest in S. Africa township following vote
The Inkatha Freedom Party has made claims of vote rigging in Johannesburg s Alexandra township where the army has been deployed to help quell the unrest
South Africa celebrates 20 years since end of apartheid
We have made South Africa a much better place to live in says President Jacob Zuma However government shortcomings have become a rallying point for the opposition ahead of the May 7 elections
Holding Court - Is Kobe better than Mike?
The debate over whether Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant is the greater player was recently reignited by Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder Columnist Bert Ramirez seeks to settle the issue
Mandela's estate worth at least $4.1-M, beneficiaries named
Aside from bequeathments to family Mandela sent 90 000 to 5 universities and the African National Congress will receive a portion of his royalties
S. Africa's ANC to probe alleged misuse of Mandela memorial funds
A local newspaper said 5 9 million rand or P24 million was paid to a local transport company linked to the ANC official but reportedly not all of it went to driving mourners to the memorial service
Morgan Freeman mistaken for Mandela in India billboard gaffe
A photo of the American actor was used in a billboard dedicated to the late South African president
Mandela signer admitted to psychiatric hospital
The Star newspaper reports Thamsanqa Jantjie s wife Siziwe had taken her husband for a check up to a psychiatric hospital near Johannesburg on Tuesday
Winnie Mandela blasts family feud reports
Winnie Madikizela Mandela slammed mischievous innuendos and apartheid style tactics that insinuated a dynastic battle within the extended Mandela family
Mandela tops 2013 Google searches
Second in the global top 10 list was The Fast and The Furious film celebrity Paul Walker who was killed in a car crash last month followed by Apple s iPhone 5s
South Africa moves on after Mandela laid to rest
South Africans started coming to terms with the loss of Nelson Mandela a day after he was buried at the end of a life struggle for freedom and equality
Nelson Mandela laid to rest
UPDATED His burial in the rural village of Qunu where he spent his early childhood closes the final chapter on a towering public figure and global symbol of freedom and hope
Mandela returns home
The anti apartheid icon is set to be buried Sunday December 15 ending 10 days of national mourning and global tributes
Mandela's 'long walk' nears its end
Sunday s funeral will begin at 8:00 am with a two hour ceremony for 5 000 people
Tutu 'not invited' to Mandela burial
4th UPDATE South African peace icon Desmond Tutu says it would have been disrespectful to Tata for him to gatecrash Mandela s funeral
Queues deprive thousands of final Mandela goodbye
For those who did manage to enter the venue the last glimpse of Mandela prompted powerful feelings
Mandela memorial 'fake' deaf signer claims schizophrenia attack
Thamsanqa Jantjie claims he had a sudden attack of schizophrenia during the memorial
Mandela memorial sign language interpreter a 'fraud'
The interpreter who translated eulogies including those of US President Barack Obama and Mandela s grandchildren looked as if he was trying to swat a few flies away from his face and his head
'Happy tears' as South Africans celebrate Mandela's life
International and local stars from Johnny Clegg to Annie Lennox took to the stage in the free concert in Cape Town to pay tribute to Mandela s remarkable life and journey
Tutu home burgled during visit to Mandela memorial
It is second time in 5 months that Tutu s home in the Milnerton area of Cape Town had been hit
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Nelson Mandela lies in state
Mandela s cortege makes a journey of memories as it passes through key landmark s in his and South Africa s history
S. Africa's China ambassador 'compares Mandela to Mao'
In the days since Mandela s death Chinese state print and broadcast media have run reports highlighting the late South African leader s praise of Mao
French intervention in CAR dangerous but vital – Hollande
France has deployed 1 600 troops to halt the sectarian tinged violence in the country
HIGHLIGHTS: World unites for Nelson Mandela memorial
Tens of thousands of South Africans converged in sorrow celebration and pride on Soweto s World Cup stadium to sit side by side with presidents priests and queens at a memorial service for unifying global icon Nelson Mandela
Obama, Cameron 'selfie' at Mandela memorial creates stir
The so called selfie was quickly picked up by major international news outlets and went viral on social media sites with many questioning whether the moment of mirth was appropriate for the occasion
Disillusioned South Africans boo Pres. Zuma at Mandela memorial
Jacob Zuma was booed repeatedly by some among the tens of thousands of people gathered to bid a final farewell to Nelson Mandela the man whose shoes he has sometimes battled to fill
Dancing with sorrow, joy and pride for Mandela
Tens of thousands of South Africans took up the torch carried by their nation s founding father Nelson Mandela passionately endorsing calls to perfect his Rainbow Nation
Obama-Castro handshake: Mandela memorial brings together enemies
US President Barack Obama shook hands with Cuban leader Raul Castro a gesture interpreted by some as a sign of Obama s willingness to reach out to US enemies
Watchdog picks up Nobel Prize, eyes total chemical arms ban
The body tasked with ridding the world of chemical weapons picked up its Nobel Peace Prize in an Oslo ceremony and said it hoped the prestige would speed a global ban on the dreaded arms
Obama leads world tributes to Mandela at memorial
UPDATED Obama painted Mandela as a testament to how people can reach for change by fighting for their ideals and employing reason and argument to match personal sacrifice
