Mandela was also a champion of economic freedom
Nelson Mandela understood that social transformation and economic transformation go hand in hand, recalls Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum …
“Mandela was exactly what the Doctor ordered”
Mushkat Parker reminisces on the man South Africans simply, yet fondly, called “tata”. His power of forgiveness will be hard to emulate. But where did …
Farewell Madiba! But challenges remain
South African historian and political scientist, Dr Motsoko Pheko, who is also the former President of the Pan Africanist Congress of Azania (PAC), remembers a …
South Africa: Liberating Mandela’s Memory
Over the years since his release, Mandela teased visitors with the comment that he was still not free, while pointing a finger at his personal …
Will everybody please shut up about Nelson Mandela.
Xolela Mancu gives a personal reflection on Nelson Mandela.
The Banalisation of Mandela
So how does one write about Nelson Mandela without name-dropping or being banal? It is almost impossible! writes Xolela Mancu, author of the book – …
Mandela’s greatness may be assured, but not his legacy
In this extract from his 2006 book, Freedom Next Time, in the chapter titled “Apartheid did not die”, John Pilger, the Australian-born journalist tells how …
After Mandela, what next?
South African journalist and writer Fred Khumalo, opens our special tribute to the innimitable legend, that was Nelson Mandela. He examines the life and times …
South Africa after Nelson Mandela’s political freedom – Julius Malema, speaks
Julius Malema speaks deeply about what is outstanding in the country after Nelson Mandela’s political freedom. As the love/hate figure that is Julius Malema launches …
Jay Naidoo speaks about Nelson Mandela
In 1994, I was asked by President Nelson Mandela to join his government (the first ever black-led government in South Africa). I served as his …