The Latest Breaking News from Nelson Mandela

‘I’m gonna be Suzy’: Eddie Izzard announces new name

Izzard says she has wanted the name “since I was ten”

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023

Inside abandoned 'Alcatraz' home to murderers including killer who butchered 100

The abandoned Islas Marias prison, once dubbed Mexico's answer to Alcatraz, was almost impossible to escape thanks to its remote island location surrounded by shark-infested waters

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2023

Cunard online exhibition features Hollywood stars and cruise ship passenger memories

The Sea Views exhibition has been curated by British photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney

Wales Online · Mar 2, 2023

Five takeaways from Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address

The South African president spoke about poverty, hope and resilience in his annual speech.

Al Jazeera · Feb 10, 2023

Beyoncé is going on a world tour. Why she shouldn't ignore Africa

Beyoncé announced her highly anticipated Renaissance World Tour on the first day of Black History Month – an annual observance in the US that honours the African diaspora. Social media erupted and ticketing websites crashed briefly as fans worldwide rushed to secure tickets. Following her record-setting 32nd win at the…

The Conversation · Feb 7, 2023

Catholic Church opposed to Midlothian primary school closure

Councillors were reminded of the words of the late South African leader Nelson Mandela who called education "the most powerful weapon with which we can change the world"

Edinburgh Live · Feb 1, 2023

South Africa and Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa's foreign policy explained

January was a busy diplomatic month for South Africa. The country hosted Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US treasury secretary Janet Yellen. Josep Borrell, vice-president of the European Commission, was also in town.

The Conversation · Feb 1, 2023

Meghan Markle was 'hounded out of royal family' claims Nelson Mandela's granddaughter

Ndileka Mandela said she 'unequivocally' supports the Sussex's stance and claimed they have brought to light the 'unsavoury realities' of The Firm that Meghan was 'hounded' out of

Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

The 'greatest one-liner in World Cup history' becomes social media hit with hundreds of thousands viewing video again

Francois Pienaar uttered the words which formed part of a film epic too

Wales Online · Jan 26, 2023

Russia rekindles old friendship with South Africa, its ally against apartheid

The recent announcement that the South African, Russian and Chinese navies will conduct joint exercises off the east coast of South Africa between February 17 and 27, has alarmed the United States. Washington has condemned the decision as the exercises would appear to compromise South African neutrality in the diplomatic…

The Conversation · Jan 24, 2023