TOP STORY Mandela 'towers like a giant' The last apartheid president, FW de Klerk, says Nelson Mandela "towers out like a giant" in the transformation of South Africa. Mandela's no saint - UK journo Mandela slams US, UK

SMALL TALK: President Thabo Mbeki chats to Eastern Cape Premier, Nosimo Balindlela after the inauguration of the National Council of Provinces. (Esa Alexander, Die Burger)

FEATURES: Aids: SA's biggest failing A glance at a decade of freedom 'BEE works against Indians' From outcast to a world leader A celebration of homes Freedom heroes remembered Old SA left Africa scarred 3 heroes continue the fight A decade of address choices 10 years of history changes 10 years on, Orania fades     away Crime hits some harder The long wait for land Dating SA's democracy Madam and Eve keep going SA's 'recovering racists' Gay battle not won yet Boardrooms see colour     change SA has many rivers to cross A democracy bash like no     other MP's sober up after a decade 'Democracy must deliver' South Africa's democracy must bring its material fruits to all, particularly the poor, marginalised and vulnerable, says former president Nelson Mandela. FW calls for transformation Mandela slams US, UK Full text of Mandela's speech FW calls for transformation Addressing parliament, former president F W de Klerk has called on all South Africans to help bring about economic and social transformation. Madiba still the favourite If applause is a measure of popularity, former president Nelson Mandela still wins hands-down. Stampede mars democracy party Old flag makes ugly appearance Winnie remains seated Eclectic mix to SA freedom Picture Gallery Blair toasts SA democracy Prime Minister Tony Blair has signed a tribute book to mark the 10th anniversary of democracy in South Africa. Aids - SA's biggest failing Ten years after the first democratic elections, the Aids epidemic is proving deadlier than apartheid at its zenith. A glance at a decade of freedom South Africa is celebrating 10 years of democracy, take a look at the path it's followed over the past ten years. From outcast to a world leader Ten years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is basking in its new-found prestige as an African powerhouse. Freedom heroes remembered As the country prepares to celebrate 10 years of democracy, it also remembers heroes who died in the fight against apartheid. Crime hits some harder Violent crime feeds paranoia and spotlights inequalities, with white fear at a high level, but poor black communities the hardest hit. SA has many rivers to cross President Thabo Mbeki says that there are still many challenges to face, ten years after the liberation from white minority rule. 10 years on, Orania fades away It is easy to drive past "whites-only" Orania without even noticing the town is there, but it's impossible to forget the curious place. 10 years of history changes Teachers are still battling the legacy of apartheid, whose history primers painted blacks as "primitive" and even "barbaric". Boardrooms see colour change With apartheid abolished, new black-owned companies are gaining ground and a black middle class is emerging. A decade of address choices Ten years after the end of apartheid, distinctions between former white, black and coloured areas have blurred, and people live where they want. Gay battle not won yet Gays are enjoying a new era of freedom in cities, but black and coloured homosexuals in townships are still victims of discrimination. Full text of Mandela's speech Following is the full text of the address by former president Nelson Mandela during a joint sitting of parliament. Tshwane plays down stampede The Tshwane metro council says the stampede at the Union Buildings, in which about 15 people were injured, was "nothing serious". Madiba still the favourite Stampede mars democracy party Eclectic mix to SA freedom Gallery Stampede mars democracy party At least 15 people have been treated at Pretoria Academic Hospital after they were injured in a stampede at the inauguration concert. Old flag makes ugly appearance Winnie remains seated Eclectic mix to SA freedom The best food SA has to offer Guests at President Thabo Mbeki's inauguration have been treated to a mouth-watering feast, while the masses enjoyed the "Colonel's chicken".

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