'Mandela's legacy cuts across all confrontations'

‘Mandela is part of every South African’s life. I’m not just talking about black families or coloured families that might have the pride of having fought white oppression.......

A matchbox house where Madiba dreamt of an equal South Africa

More than 50 global leaders -- ranging from United States President Barack Obama to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and President Pranab Mukherjee -- will gather at the 95,000-seater FNB football......

Mandela continues courageous fight from 'deathbed': family

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela is continuing to put up a courageous fight from his "deathbed" even though he is "not doing well", the former South African President's family has said. Makaziwe......

Mandela's health is in God's hands now, says ex-wife

As the world prayed for the speedy recovery of ailing peace icon Nelson Mandela, his former wife said that it was extremely painful to see the anti-apartheid leader's present state of health but it......

'There is a lot in common between Gandhi and Mandela'

Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom is getting an emotional response in theatres. Rediff.com Arthur J Pais reports from New York City. If you are eager to find out more about Nelson Mandela's incredible......

South Africans raise fists before first Test against Lanka

IMAGE: South African players raise their fists following the anthems. Photograph: Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images South African players raised a fist to acknowledge the......

Why Mandela won't be there at SA's opening match

Former South African President Nelson Mandela's 13-year-old great granddaughter was killed in a car crash on Friday after leaving a concert ahead of the World Cup kick off, the Nelson Mandela......