South Africa Should not Expect the World to Invest in Xenophobia

Two weeks ago, when former president Nelson Mandela was admitted into hospital, I was surprised to be invited to participate in an online poll on whether it would still be safe for White South Africans in a pos... Read more »

The Scene Outside Mandela Hospital

The scene outside the Pretoria hospital where former president Nelson Mandela is receiving treatment for a lung condition is like a giant ‘get well soon’ card to the man loved and respected by millions arou... Read more »

Mandela Elders Seen at Family Gravesite

Anxiety continues to mount with each hour that former South African President Nelson Mandela remains in a critical condition in a Pretoria hospital. The number of well-wishers outside the hospital has grown sin... Read more »

Steve Hofmeyr in Heated Twitter War

The Twitter war of words between musician Steve Hofmeyr and Zelda la Grange rages on. La Grange was former president Nelson Mandela’s personal assistant for years while he was still active in politics. She wa... Read more »

Graca Machel Thanks The World for Support as Mandela Recovers

Nelson Mandela’s wife Graca Machel has thanked the world for its support as Mandela recovers in hospital. Below is what she said in a statement published by the Nelson Mandela Center of Memory: “Mad... Read more »

Bodyguard Lashes Out At Mandela Medical Team

Shaun van Heerden has been former president Nelson Mandela’s bodyguard for almost ten years. Recently, he was asked to take leave after he was suspected of giving the media information about Mandela’s hospi... Read more »

Business in South Africa post “Brand Madiba”

In the past few days, the country has been on its toes, waiting anxiously to hear any news at all about the well-being of its hero. This latest hospitalization has sparked debate over whether the nation is read... Read more »

ANC Denies Being Barred From Visiting Mandela

Former President Nelson Mandela is still in the intensive care unit of the Pretoria hospital where he was admitted on Saturday morning. Since his admission, journalists have turned the area outside the hospital... Read more »

No Updates on Mandela’s Condition

On Saturday South Africa woke up to the news that their world-renowned national hero Nelson Mandela had been admitted to hospital at 1:30 am for a recurring lung infection. Presidential spokesman Mac Maharaj sa... Read more »

Mandela’s Condition Remains Serious but Stable

In the early ours of Saturday former South African president Nelson Mandela was rushed to hospital due to a recurring lung infection. It was reported that his condition was “serious but stable.” Presidentia... Read more »