How Nelson Mandela avoided the partition of South Africa!

His other big achievement -- of avoiding a partition of South Africa against a determined bid by Zulu chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi has not received much attention. He was thus a Mahatma Gandhi and......

Madison-style event awaits PM Modi in South Africa

A grand reception awaits Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he visits South Africa next month. A cultural programme incorporating Indian and African dance and music is being planned for the event,......

PM to visit Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa next week

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will next week visit Rwanda and Uganda before heading to South Africa to attend the BRICS Summit during which key global issues, including international peace and......

Mandela is our greatest hero: Mahatma's granddaughter

Ela Gandhi, the granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi and a member of Nelson Mandela’s party, recalls some fond memories of the South African legend in a conversation with Sheela Bhatt.   The......

Rainbow nation turns gold as Springboks lift World Cup

Criticised all tournament for being uncreative, on the night South Africa did it all IMAGE:  South Africa's Siya Kolisi celebrates with the Webb Ellis trophy and teammates after winning the......

'Being second at the Olympics came from a strong desire to compete'

'When I look back at 1992, I look at it with a bright view. I didn't get a gold medal, but it was certainly a victory for many South Africans' 'For many years all my focus was what do I need to do,......