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27 March 2025
340ml’s Timeless Legacy Lives On
The Mozambican band opens up about their long hiatus, the chemistry that never faded, and what it took to get back on stage together.
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South Africa
17 July 2024
How to Celebrate Mandela Day from Wherever You Are in the World
From walks to comedy shows and charities to donate to, here are all the ways you can celebrate Mandela Day this year.
South Africa
21 May 2024
Paul Weinberg on Documenting Apartheid and South Africa’s 1994 Elections
The celebrated photographer, Paul Weinberg, reflects on his photography journey, the apartheid-era Afrapix agency and 30 years of freedom in South Africa.
South Africa
16 May 2024
Spear of the Nation: The Legacy of South Africa’s uMkhonto weSizwe
The apartheid-era armed wing of the country’s ruling African National Congress, uMkhonto weSizwe, is very different from a new political party that’s sprung up with the same name.
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22 April 2024
30 South African Songs of Freedom
Music has been an indelible part of South Africa’s freedom. As the Rainbow Nation celebrates 30 years of democracy this week, we break down the most essential tracks.
South Africa
12 February 2024
A New Nelson Mandela Documentary is Coming From Director Antoine Fuqua
The forthcoming doc, Troublemaker: The Story Behind the Mandela Tapes, looks to give the world a deeper insight into the man who changed history, through a series of unreleased audio tapes.
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29 January 2024
Auction of Nelson Mandela's Personal Belongings Suspended With No Explanation
Last month, the late South African president’s family announced their plan to sell personal items, much to the dismay of many, including the South African government. Now, the U.S.-based auction house overseeing the sale has halted the event.
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26 September 2023
Granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, Zoleka Mandela, Succumbs to Cancer at 43
Zoleka Mandela was widely known for advocating for road safety and proactive healthcare and for publicizing the details of her journey throughout cancer treatment.
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18 July 2023
Nelson Mandela International Day: A Global Tribute to the Legacy of a Hero
Each year, on July 18, the global community comes together to honor the remarkable life and lasting influence of Nelson Mandela through the observance of Nelson Mandela International Day.
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27 April 2021
South Africa's Freedom Day in Numbers
Here is a summary of important dates, stats and events that served as a turning point in South Africa's biggest political transition — the first democratic election that took place on April 27, 1994.
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10 September 2020
South Africans Pay Tribute to Veteran Anti-Apartheid Lawyer George Bizos
George Bizos famously represented the late Nelson Mandela and several other struggle veterans during the Apartheid era. He passed away at the age of 92 this past Wednesday.
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09 September 2020
South African Government Slams President Trump Over Alleged 'Fuck Mandela' Comments
Both the ANC and Nelson Mandela Foundation have denounced President Trump's allegedly 'disparaging' comments about the late Anti-Apartheid veteran Nelson Mandela.
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