ARTICLES RELATING TO MANDELA DAY

Radebe addresses UN on Mandela

2012-07-19 07:42

The best way to honour former president Nelson Mandela is to root out poverty and oppression, Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has told the UN general assembly in New York.

Mandela negotiated SA's future: Holomisa

2012-07-18 18:11

Former president Nelson Mandela used his negotiating skills to ensure a peaceful path from apartheid to freedom, says United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa.

ANCYL helps at Afrikaner-run home for aged

2012-07-18 15:52
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ANC Youth League members have done volunteer work at a family welfare organisation on the West Rand run by an Afrikaner women's body.

'Long live Mandela-ism'

2012-07-18 14:04

Nelson Mandela's legacy should live further than schools, clinics, and even the 67 years he spent in active struggle for freedom, it has been said, on his 94th birthday, at his home village of Qunu.

Cape Town pupils protest alleged corruption

2012-07-18 11:34

As the nation celebrates Nelson Mandela's birthday, pupils at Dr Nelson Mandela High in Cape Town are refusing to be taught in protest at claims of corruption and maladministration there.

Messages, songs for Madiba

2012-07-18 10:12

South Africans have posted messages on social networking sites, called in to radio stations and sung happy birthday to Nelson Mandela on his 94th birthday.

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Mandela's Facebook Timeline

2012-07-18 08:54

Watch this inspiring and creative tribute video detailing the events of Nelson Mandela’s life through Facebook Timeline and other social media platforms.

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SA sings happy birthday Nelson Mandela

2012-07-18 08:53

Children across the country have started their school day by singing happy 94th birthday to Nelson Mandela, at the start of events to honour the former president.

Favourite food on menu for Mandela

2012-07-18 07:27

Former president Nelson Mandela's family will wish him a happy birthday and then go out to do community work before a big lunch featuring his favourite food is served, his granddaughter says.

Qunu besieged by media ahead of Mandela Day

2012-07-17 16:30

Nelson Mandela's hometown of Qunu has been besieged by media on Tuesday ahead of the ex-president's birthday.

SA honours Mandela legacy

2012-07-17 14:38

South Africans will paint schools, plant trees, visit old age homes and sing happy birthday to celebrate former president Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday.

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Honouring Nelson Mandela

2012-07-17 09:26

South African music legends have united to produce two songs honouring Madiba on his 94th birthday. The proceeds from the sale of the songs will be donated to building the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital.

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Nelson Mandela: Key dates

2012-07-16 19:50

Key dates in the life of former president Nelson Mandela.

How to do your bit for Mandela Day

2012-07-16 14:30

Feeling a bit daunted by the idea of Mandela Day? See how you can help make the world a better place - even while working.

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Singing for Mandela

2012-06-19 08:56

A video of South Africans singing Happy Birthday to Nelson Mandela has been released in an effort to motivate people around the world to salute the anti-apartheid icon ahead of his 94th birthday next month.

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Giving 67 minutes

2011-07-19 10:02

Nelson Mandela's 93rd birthday was celebrated countrywide, with many taking up the call to do 67 minutes of community work. Paul Jennings and Sboniso Phakathi raised awareness and educated the children of Robben Island Primary School on the plight of rhinos in South Africa.

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Transport dept honours Nelson Mandela

2011-07-18 17:06

The national transport department has honoured anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela by awarding a road safety scholarship in his great-granddaughter's name.

Children sing happy birthday to Mandela

2011-07-18 09:26

More than 12 million school pupils around the country have sung a special happy birthday song to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 93rd birthday.

ANCYL: Switch profile to Mandela

2011-07-18 08:15

The ANCYL has called on young people to change their profile pictures on social networking sites to photos of Nelson Mandela to mark Mandela Day.

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Happy Birthday Mandela

2011-07-18 07:45

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Nelson Mandela's home village Qunu abuzz

2011-07-17 22:04

Qunu, about 35km from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, has been abuzz with activity ahead of the 93rd birthday of its most famous son, Nelson Mandela.

93 reasons Madiba still matters

2011-07-17 10:00

Across the country and the world people are going out in numbers to celebrate International Nelson Mandela Day.

Sexwale: Mandela Day about reconciliation

2011-06-20 15:11
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Nelson Mandela is not famous for being a freedom fighter or former president but for striving for reconciliation, says Nelson Mandela Foundation trustee and Housing Minister Tokyo Sexwale.

Mandela Day 2011 launched

2011-03-28 20:04

Nelson Mandela International Day has been launched by a panel of schoolchildren in the absence of the recuperating former president.

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Mandela Day 2010

2010-07-16 11:08

The Elders give their message of support for Nelson Mandela International Day.

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Squabbles over slice of Mandela

2012-07-18 19:09

As South Africans celebrated Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday, the day revealed the unseemly scramble among companies, politicians and charities for a slice of the reflected glory of Madiba.

Mandela a giant: Vavi

2012-07-18 17:02

Former president Nelson Mandela is a genuine leader who put his life in danger to serve, expecting nothing in return, says Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima.

Good deeds roll in on Mandela Day

2012-07-18 15:23

Charities, NGOs, impoverished schools and orphanages have been overrun with offers of help as corporates and the public answer the call to do 67 minutes of good deeds in honour of Nelson Mandela.

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67 minutes for Mandela Day

2012-07-18 11:47

Today South Africans are encouraged to spend 67 minutes helping fellow South Africans on Nelson Mandela's birthday. What are you doing this Mandela Day? Send your photos to photos@news24.com

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Robben Island Bible on show in UK

2012-07-18 11:25

A copy of the complete works of Shakespeare known as the "Robben Island Bible" and used by political prisoners there, is to be displayed at the British Museum.

Obamas pay tribute to Mandela's iron will

2012-07-18 10:12

US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, have paid tribute to Nelson Mandela on his 94th birthday, saying he has "abiding humility" and "unbreakable will".

More well-wishes for Madiba

2012-07-18 08:53

Newly-elected African Union Commission chair Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Cosatu have wished former president Nelson Mandela a happy 94th birthday.

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Zuma wishes Madiba happy birthday

2012-07-18 08:25

Watch President Jacob Zuma wish Nelson Mandela a happy 94th birthday during a video tribute message remembering his life and legacy.

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Funds shortage holds up Mandela's dream

2012-07-17 21:06

One of former president Nelson Mandela's cherished dreams of building a southern African paediatric hospital is struggling to take off as he is increasingly too frail to personally raise funds.

Bill Clinton visits Mandela

2012-07-17 15:35

Former US president Bill Clinton has paid former president Nelson Mandela a visit at his home in the Eastern Cape village of Qunu.

Nelson Mandela speaks about Mandela Day

2012-07-17 11:54

Listen to former president Nelson Mandela speak about what he believes to be the significance of Mandela Day.

Frail Nelson Mandela turning 94

2012-07-16 19:50

Former president Nelson Mandela turns 94 this week, but he is unlikely to attend a host of celebrations as the frail anti-apartheid icon has increasingly vanished from the public eye.

Be like Tata, says Tutu

2012-07-16 14:39

The best gift to give former president Nelson Mandela on his 94th birthday would be to act like him, archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu says.

Out of the mouths of babes...

2012-07-15 17:15

Children at a preschool in Johannesburg have been asked what they know of ex-president Nelson Mandela, days ahead of the elder statesman's 94th birthday.

Mandela birthday song released

2012-06-18 13:48

Nelson Mandela's office has released a video of South Africans singing Happy Birthday in an effort to motivate people around the world to salute the anti-apartheid icon ahead of his 94th birthday.

Zuma: ANC close to million members

2011-07-18 19:06

The ANC is close to reaching its target of one million members before it celebrates its centenary next year, says President Jacob Zuma.

Zuma to visit Mandela in Qunu

2011-07-18 11:17

President Jacob Zuma is to visit Nelson Mandela in the Eastern Cape to wish him happy birthday, the presidency says.

Zuma wishes Mandela a happy birthday

2011-07-18 09:02

South Africa needs to make poverty eradication a top priority, President Jacob Zuma has said in his birthday wish to Nelson Mandela.

Obama: Mandela a beacon for global community

2011-07-18 07:53

President Barack Obama has congratulated Nelson Mandela on his 93rd birthday for devoting his life to public service and a legacy that exemplifies what Obama calls "wisdom, strength and grace".

Happy Birthday Tata Mandela

2011-07-17 22:11

SA's 12 million schoolchildren will mark former president Nelson Mandela's 93rd birthday with a special version of Happy Birthday written especially for him.

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Nelson Mandela birthday

2011-07-17 19:16

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Miss SA launches Mandela Day drive

2011-07-05 14:41

Miss SA wants to bring back a culture of reading in schools ahead of Mandela Day on July 18.

Quotes to celebrate Mandela Day

2011-05-13 11:47

A quote by former president Nelson Mandela will be released every day ahead of "Nelson Mandela International Day" in July.

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Happy Birthday Mandela

2010-07-19 08:11

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Mandela Day Concert Live

2009-07-16 10:59

Watch live video streaming of the Madiba Day Concert in New York starring Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban, Alicia Keys, the Soweto Gospel Choir, Thandiswa, 'Hotstix' Mabuse and more.

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