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Mandela’s radicalism often ignored by Western admirers
By Simon Hooper Nelson Mandela will be celebrated primarily for the dignity with which he emerged onto the world stage after decades in prison and for the forgiveness that he displayed toward his former enemies in forging a democratic, multiracial … Continue reading
Nelson Mandela changed the course of history – for South Africa and the US
By Jesse Jackson President Nelson Mandela was truly a transformative force in the history of South Africa and the world. My heart weighs heavy about his transition, but we are reassured because his life was full, and we know the … Continue reading
Chomee – We Love You Mandela
You have entered the glowing paradise of our fathers. It is time for you to rest. Thank You Madiba.
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Tagged Chromee, Madiba, music, Nelson Mandela, South Africa, video
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Honoring Nelson Mandela
By George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States I was honored to be the first American President to welcome Mr. Mandela to the White House. It remains a genuine highlight from those four years I was privileged … Continue reading
South Africa’s Nelson Mandela dies
Mr Mandela, 95, led South Africa’s transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison. He had been receiving intense home-based medical care for a lung infection after three months in hospital. In a statement on South … Continue reading
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Tagged BBC, breaking news, Jacob Zuma, Johannesburg, Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize, South Africa
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Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
This film arrives in the USA on November 29, 2013 in limited release. Idris Elba stars as Nelson Mandela and Naomie Harris stars as Winnie Mandela in the film directed by Justin Chadwick that chronicles Nelson Mandela’s life.
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Tagged entertainment, film, Idris Elba, Justin Chadwick, movie, Naomie Harris, Nelson Mandela, South Africa, video, Winnie Mandela
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South Africans on Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
By Milton Nkosi South Africans are flocking to the cinemas to watch a film about their former President, Nelson Mandela. The movie Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, starring British actor Idris Elba, is based on the former political prisoner’s autobiography … Continue reading
Tribute to Nelson Mandela
By Muhammad Ali Mandela. One name. One man. One mission: Saving a nation from itself. Few men in the history of mankind have had more impact on a nation and inspired the world. Mandela. He led his country from the … Continue reading
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Tagged Mandela, Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, Robben Island, South Africa, tribute
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Mall developers feel the pull of Africa’s consumer boom
By Matthew Bigg and Tiisetso Motsoeneng When Wal-Mart Stores (WMT.N), the world’s top retailer, bought control of major South African discount chain Massmart Holdings (MSMJ.J) in 2011, American shopping mall developer Irwin Barkan had an epiphany. An industry veteran of 30 years, Barkan’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, consumer, Economic growth, Ghana, malls, Massmart, retail, South Africa, Walmart, World Bank
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