King Dalindyebo Strips Mandla Mandela of Chieftaincy

According to media reports on Sunday, the vocal grandson of former President Nelson Mandela is no longer the chief of the Mvezo Traditional Council. Mandla Mandela is the freedom icon’s favorite grandchild. Family members are of the opinion that he has abused this grandfatherly affection and has become a spoilt brat. The family was angered by the way that Mandla carried himself throughout the Mandela family burial site disagreement. King Zwelinzima Dalindyebo was equally in... Read more »
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By PAW On Saturday, July 6th, 2013

‘Nkandlagate’ Landscaping Budget Noted as R 14.3 million

The ‘Nkandlagate’ plot thickens. On Friday, the Mail and Guardian took a bold decision and published documents which tell the ‘behind-the-scenes’ version of events leading up to the scandal now known as... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Friday, July 5th, 2013

Is Former President Nelson Mandela in a “Permanent Vegetative State”?

The latest media reports say that the former President of South Africa may have no hope of recovery. For weeks, the presidency has told South Africans and, through the media, the international community that fo... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013

Mandela Family Burial Site Saga Ends on a Dramatic Note

On Wednesday, the Eastern Cape High Court ruled in favor of the Mandela family in a case against one of their own. Mandla Mandela was ordered to return the remains of former President Nelson Mandela’s childre... Read more »
By Mvusi Ngubane On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013

Malema Apologises for Attacks Against ANC

Former ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema directed apologies towards President Jacob Zuma and South Africans yesterday, emphasising his regrets for verbal attacks against the president and apologised to the ... Read more »
By Smanga Kumalo On Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013

Mandla Mandela Facing Criminal Charges Over the Exhumation of Mandela’s Children

Nelson Mandela’s grandchild Mandla Mandela is facing criminal charges over the exhumation and reburial of Mandela’s children. Police spokesperson, Mzukisi Fatyela confirmed that criminal charges hav... Read more »
By PAW On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

Mandelas Want to Strip ‘Illegitimate’ Mandla of Chieftaincy

The infighting among the Mandelas is getting more intense with each day as each side keeps coming up with new ammunition. The Mandela family is bickering over the recognized burial site of the Mandelas. Mandla ... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

Britons Split Over Mandela Memorial Service at Westminster Abbey

In an unprecedented move, the government of the United Kingdom has sent a request to South Africa to hold the first ever memorial service for an African at the Westminster Abbey when struggle icon Nelson Mandel... Read more »
By PAW On Monday, July 1st, 2013

Shrien Dewani Absent from Extradition Hearing

The Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London heard that Shrien Dewani, 33, is fit to be extradited to South Africa where he is accused of orchestrating the murder of his wife, Anni, 28. Shrien Dewani is a Bri... Read more »
By Ntokozo Sindane On Monday, July 1st, 2013

Mandla to Challenge Interdict in Legal Battle with Makaziwe and Mandela Family

At the moment, the Mandela family is not upholding one of Nelson Mandela’s most revered values; unity. The family finds itself torn as Makaziwe and Mandla lock horns in a legal battle at the Eastern Cape High... Read more »