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Ndaba Mandela: My grandfather would be ‘disappointed’ in today’s world leaders

Nelson Mandela’s grandson has said that the former South African president would be “disappointed” in the world leaders of today for furthering their personal interests instead of serving their communities. Author and spokesperson Ndaba Mandela has ...

18 Jul 2022 at 15:30

Family friend describes ‘wry humour’ and ‘electric smile’ of the Queen

Broadcaster and author Gyles Brandreth, a family friend of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh has described her “wry sense of humour” and “electric smile”. Mr Brandreth described how she was a “different person for different generations” and ...

09 Sept 2022 at 11:14

Mandela’s ‘unhelpful’ mediation over Lockerbie bombing

Nelson Mandela’s attempts to act as an intermediary over the Lockerbie bombing led to friction with Tony Blair’s Labour government, according to newly-released official documents. Files released to the National Archives at Kew, west London, ...

30 Dec 2022 at 00:01

Idris Elba on how his South Africa visit inspired boxing project

Idris Elba has said seeing the effect of boxing on young people in South Africa inspired him to “experiment” with the discipline for a new TV series. The Luther star, who played Nelson Mandela in the 2013 biopic Long Walk To Freedom, ...

12 Apr 2022 at 01:25

Harry and Meghan to present new Netflix documentary inspired by Nelson Mandela

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will present a new documentary series they say has been inspired by Nelson Mandela. Live to Lead will air just a few weeks after their relationship with the monarchy hit a new low following damaging ...

19 Dec 2022 at 18:55

World

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka dies aged 43

Zoleka Mandela, the granddaughter of Nelson Mandela and whose life was tangled up in addiction, a battle with cancer and the tragedy of losing two young children, has died aged 43. Her death on Monday was announced by the ...

26 Sept 2023 at 19:07

Schools must not tell pupils to ‘pin colours to a political mast’, says Zahawi

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi has condemned a lesson that took place in a Nottinghamshire primary school where Year 6 pupils were asked to write a letter criticising Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The letter, written ...

09 Feb 2022 at 13:55

News

Action film director to make documentary on rediscovered Mandela interviews

A feature documentary will focus on newly rediscovered audio interviews with former South African president Nelson Mandela. Troublemaker: The Story Behind The Mandela Tapes, a working title, is from director Antoine ...

11 Feb 2024 at 18:55

World

Prince Harry to make keynote speech for UN’s Mandela Day celebrations

The Duke of Sussex will address the UN General Assembly at its annual celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day. Harry is expected to speak about the legacy of the South African anti-apartheid leader who ...

16 Jul 2022 at 08:50

Scotland

Final push for donations to install Nelson Mandela statue

A final call for donations to go towards building a statue of Nelson Mandela in Scotland’s biggest city has been made to tie in with the anniversary of his visit to the country almost 30 years ago. The Nelson ...

06 Oct 2022 at 18:07

Rugby Union

Captain Siya Kolisi says Springboks’ World Cup win was ‘for every South African’

Captain Siya Kolisi dedicated Rugby World Cup glory to “every South African” during a triumphant homecoming in Johannesburg. The Springboks received a rapturous welcome on Tuesday as they were greeted by ...

31 Oct 2023 at 14:19

Former foreign correspondent Dame Ann Leslie dies aged 82

Former foreign correspondent Dame Ann Leslie has died aged 82. Dame Ann, who was best known for her work as a freelance contributor, particularly on the Daily Mail, reported on events including the Cold ...

27 Jun 2023 at 19:11

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