Tag: Mandela
2022 Sona will be held at the Cape Town City Hall
The Presiding Officers of Parliament have announced that this year’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) will be held at the Cape Town City...
Fake new Mandela notes already in circulation
Tercia Erasmus, a manager at the pub, said: “I never realised the notes were fake until I went banking after the weekend. At the...
Today, 54 years ago, Nelson Mandela was arrested
The former South African statesman's prison term began when he was arrested in Cedara, a small town near Howick, in KwaZulu-Natal, in 1962.
He was...
Zubeida Jaffer shares her view on 25years since Mandela’s release
Zubeida Jaffer Pic: womenswordsafricanworlds.wordpress.com
Make a noise for Madiba next Friday
Friday December 5 marks the one year anniversary of the death of Nelson Mandela.
Today in History: 23rd September
Historical Events:
• 1974: BBC Ceefax begins 1st teletext service
• 1990: Winnie Mandela tells a 3000-strong crowd in Welkom that the ANC is committed to the armed...
CUT contributes towards a sustainable environment for our city
Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) joined millions of people across the globe in commemorating Mandela Day earlier today. This year, CUT partnered...
Today in History: 11th June
Historical Events:
• 1904: German Lieutenant-General Lothar von Trotha lands in Swakopmund, South West Africa.
• 1977: Stellenbosch University announces that it is to open its doors to...
‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’ notches up more award nominations
Long Walk to Freedom movie notches up more award nominations.
Top level ANC officials to address FS Madiba memorial
ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe is expected to address the Free State memorial service of former President Nelson Mandela in Bloemfontein today. Picture: Flickr.
Free State representatives to attend Jhb Madiba memorial
Several buses departed the Free State in the early hours of this morning for the national memorial service for former President nelson Mandela taking place at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg today.
Foto’s: Kovsie-personeellede bring hulde aan Mandela buite hospitaal
Beterskapwense is op klippe geskryf buite Mandela se huis in Houghton. (FOTO: LANI FOUCHÉ)
FS govt to visit Madiba
Free state Premier Ace Magashule will lead a delegation to visit former President Nelson Mandela at the Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria today. Picture: Supplied.
Qunu man shares Madiba stories
The oldest man in Qunu says Madiba took him with for a flight in a helicopter after he came out of prison. Picture: Supplied.
Mandela spends third day at hospital
The nation holds its breath as former President Nelson Mandela is admitted to hospital again. Picture: supplied.