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Mnangagwa's govt in another promise to fix Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway

The government has pledged to reconstruct the perilous Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway, which has become notorious for its hazardous conditions and frequent accidents. Despite numerous previous promises, the road remains in disrepair, with…

Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 07:34hrs | 1108 | by Staff reporter

Mandela's granddaughter dies

Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of South Africa's anti-apartheid luminary and the country's first democratically-elected president Nelson Mandela, the late, has died of cancer.She was 43.Zoleka died last evening surrounded by family and frie…

Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 18:19hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

On unfair treatment of Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma: A personal view

Zuma and all the ANC chaps are not holy, including the late Mandela. What is at issue or at play here is whether Zuma is being treated fairly in comparison with others! A number of apartheid criminals were not prosecuted under Mandela, Tha…

Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 12:19hrs | 3 | by Thembani Lukhuni Sibhalwa Dube

ANC speaks on Robert Mugabe's death

The African National Congress mourns the passing of our brother Comrade President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, who passes away having devoted his life to the service of his country and his people.In his Independence Day speech delivered on March…

Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 09:09hrs | 13 | by ANC

Killing of foreigners in South Africa is an evil act

When Mandela became the first black South  African  President, after a protracted struggle with the Apartheid government ,many people thought that a new dawn of peace in Africa has been born. In Europe he was perceived as  a…

Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 09:08hrs | 1 | by Njabulo

Chamisa ropes in Mandela's lawyer

A top South African advocate has been drafted into MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's legal team to fight the opposition party's Constitutional Court (Con-Court) challenge to be heard on Wednesday.Advocate Jeremy Gauntlett, who was the l…

Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 15:44hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

42 selected for Mandela Washington Fellowship

EIGHT Bulawayo youths are among 42 young Zimbabweans selected for this year's Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders - the flagship programme of the Young African Leaders Initiative (Yali).The group is expected to leave fo…

Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Jonathan Moyo take part in Malema challenge

The #JuliusMalemaChallenge was abuzz on Saturday afternoon following the Economic Freedom Fightersâ€™ (EFF) speech at Winnie Madikizela-Mandelaâ€™s funeral at Orlando stadium in Soweto.During his speech, Malema said those who betrayed Madi…

Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 09:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga attends Winnie Mandela burial

MAMA Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was a symbol of the liberation movement and a voice for the oppressed people of the region, Vice-President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said.In a telephone interview with our Harare Bureau after a farewell ser…

Published: 15 Apr 2018 at 11:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

None of us should want to be Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

A story that is not often told about the weekend of Nelson Mandela's release from prison is the one about the desperate quest to find his wife the night before he was freed.When then president FW de Klerk caught everyone by surprise by ann…

Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 09:07hrs | 2 | by Mondli Makhanya

'Mandela Football Club used to spy on Winnie'

Anti-apartheid struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was the target of the apartheid regime's most concentrated propaganda campaign. A former security operative of Stratcom said there were spies planted in the Mandela Football Club.P…

Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Winnie Mandela united us, says Mnangagwa

Late African Nation Congress anti-apartheid luminary Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela had a far-reaching vision to unite Southern Africa, and her commitment to the liberation cause should inspire all Africans, President Emmerson Mnangagwa ha…

Published: 08 Apr 2018 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga mourns Winnie Mandela

The Acting President Retired General Constantino Chiwenga has sent a message of condolences to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following the passing on of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on the 2nd of April at the age of 81.In a statemen…

Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 13:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF mourns Winnie

ZANU-PF Women's League yesterday said it was shocked by the death of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and expressed its deepest condolences to her family and the African National Congress.Madikizela-Mandela died on Monday aged 81.In a statement, …

Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kasukuwere under attack after mourning Winnie Madikizela-Mandela on Twitter

Exiled Former ZANU PF national commissar Saviour Kasukuwere has come under attack on micro blogging Twitter after he showed his sympathy on the passing on of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela."Sometimes the strongest people in the morning are thos…

Published: 04 Apr 2018 at 16:11hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Zimbabwe parliament to honour Winnie Mandela

Zimbabwe's parliament is planning to honour freedom fighter Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who died in Johannesburg on Monday, according to a report.NewsDay reported that Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) lawmaker Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mus…

Published: 04 Apr 2018 at 11:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Winnie Mandela dies

Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela-Mandelaâ€š a stalwart in the fight against apartheidâ€š has died at the age of 81.Her PAâ€š Zodwa Zwaneâ€š confirmed the struggle veteran's death on Monday afternoon."It is with profound sadness that we inform t…

Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 15:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Nelson Mandela's golden hand casts sell for $10m in bitcoin

Canadian crypto-currency exchange firm Arbitrade bought four casts from South African businessman Malcolm Duncan ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Gold castings of the hands of South Africa's first black President Nelson Mandela have been sold for $…

Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 11:44hrs | 16 | by APO

Mandela was not perfect, but he was not a sellout

'I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and a free society in which all persons will live together in harmony with equal opportunities. It is an ideal …

Published: 08 Oct 2017 at 21:09hrs | 1 | by Salom Shilongo

Mzilikazi: A Mountain Falls

Each of our public holidays has a special meaning - a particular reason for its existence. Heritage Day, which South Africans celebrate every year on September 24, is no different. The day has been set aside to celebrate our diversity and …

Published: 18 Sep 2017 at 09:17hrs | 14 | by City press

Mandela vs Mugabe: A legacy of ashes

Ever get that feeling that all the lifelong plans you have ever had will burn into red-hot disappointment one day? If you live in Johannesburg for long enough, you will hear stories about men and women from Zimbabwe who have made it here. …

Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 12:10hrs | 5 | by Tafi Mhaka

Mandela mocked Mugabe and Mugabe also mocked Mandela

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's verbal barbs on Nelson Mandela have a historical context, which both men helped accentuate.South Africa's first majority and black President Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in apartheid jails whilst Rober…

Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 12:05hrs | 2 | by Hopewell Chin'ono

Mandela bashing an insult to the intellect of all decent Africans

Many right thinking people are shocked by Robert Mugabe's dragging of Mandela's name through the sewer in a fit of extremely provocative infantile remarks while addressing a Zanu rally in Gweru on September 1, 2017. Lately Robert Mugabe ha…

Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 09:45hrs | 3 | by Moses Mzila Ndlovu

Madikizela-Mandela hospitalised - report

Cape Town - Struggle stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has been hospitalised, a media report at the weekend said.It is unclear why Madikizela-Mandela was hospitalised, Eyewitness News reported, but she was previously treated for a diabeti…

Published: 12 Apr 2016 at 11:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mandela met the devil while on Robben Island

CLAIMS that Nelson Mandela had meetings with the devil on Robben Island when he was a prisoner don't even deserve credence, said the Nelson Mandela Foundation yesterday.One of the seven brothers from Angel Ministries in Ngcobo, Eastern Cap…

Published: 02 Mar 2016 at 09:25hrs | 2 | by Youlendree Appasamy and Sibongile Mashaba

Mandela sold-out to the devil

CHILDREN must stay away from schools because the devil has taken over these institutions, following a deal it made with former president Nelson Mandela.This was the submission made by the Angel Ministries brothers to the Commission for the…

Published: 02 Mar 2016 at 09:21hrs | 6 | by Sibongile Mashaba

'Nelson Mandela divorce was fraudulently obtained'

ANC stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has claimed in papers filed in the High Court in Mthatha that her divorce from former president Nelson Mandela was fraudulently obtained, the Daily Dispatch reported on Wednesday.She claimed her marri…

Published: 15 Oct 2014 at 13:09hrs | | by mybroadband

Bulawayo snubs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

THE Friends of Joshua Trust's bid to bring South African struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela to Bulawayo in order for her to receive Nelson Mandela's Freedom of the City award suffered a major blow after the Bulawayo City Council dista…

Published: 11 Aug 2014 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Winnie Mandela wants Madiba's Qunu home - report

East London - Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is challenging the estate of former president Nelson Mandela, seeking the rights to his home in Qunu, the Daily Dispatch reported on Tuesday.Madikizela-Mandela's lawyer Mvuyo Notyesi reportedly wrote…

Published: 05 Aug 2014 at 16:32hrs | | by Sapa

Winnie Mandela on Kanye West wedding guest list

LOS ANGELES - Kanye West has an "insane" guest list for his wedding to Kim Kardashian.The rapper asked the brunette beauty to be his wife in front of all her loved ones at AT&T Park in San Francisco on her 33rd birthday last October an…

Published: 30 Mar 2014 at 14:07hrs | 1 | by BangShowBiz

Why Mandela never forgave ex-wife, Winnie

Nelson Mandela was laid to rest on 15th Dec 2013. John Carlin in his new book 'Knowing Mandela,' reveals why he never forgave the former wife who has featured through out the 10 day mourning period and even in the official programme.TWO we…

Published: 08 Feb 2014 at 14:35hrs | 12 | by Extracted from Knowing Mandela by John Carlin

Mandela has left nothing to Winnie, in his will

Johannesburg - Former president Nelson Mandela has left nothing to his estranged wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, in his will, which was read in Johannesburg on Monday.The only mention made of her, is as his "second wife", with reference t…

Published: 03 Feb 2014 at 16:37hrs | | by AP

Archbishop preaches Mandela instead of Christ

It is sad to see in this day and age that there are many pastors who no longer want to mirror Christ, but they rather mirror their own celebrity idols.Recently, the Archbishop of Action Faith Ministries, Nicholas Duncan Williams, was quote…

Published: 27 Jan 2014 at 16:13hrs | | by Beatrice Mahlonga

Mandela's struggles for peace and justice in Africa

On 27 November 1995, a calm voice issued this jarring statement on the BBC: "Abacha is sitting on a volcano. And I am going to explode it underneath him." It belonged to Nelson Mandela. He was 77, and had already been president of South Af…

Published: 19 Dec 2013 at 16:28hrs | 2 | by Lansana Gberie

Black domination ruining Zimbabwe

Powerful and honest tribute by a party that shares values and dedication with Mandela's party. There are only a few honest men in this World and indeed in Zimbabwe.If Zimbabwe had more honest and unselfish leaders, our country would be one…

Published: 17 Dec 2013 at 01:55hrs | 7 | by Ryton Dzimiri

Is this the year we find out who killed Samora Machel?

It's as if the Samora Machel Monument wasn't meant to be found. After the initial turn off from a well-marked highway between South Africa and Mozambique, the road to the site of the mysterious plane crash of Mozambique's first president t…

Published: 16 Dec 2013 at 18:33hrs | 19 | by Paula Akugizibwe

Mandela family blasts conduct at memorial

Qunu - Mandela family representative chief Ngangomhlaba Matanzima on Sunday criticised the conduct of some people at this week's memorial service for Nelson Mandela."What we saw on Tuesday at FNB Stadium [in Soweto] should never be seen ag…

Published: 15 Dec 2013 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Tsvangirai not in the official invited guests for Mandela burial

Johannesburg - Former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is in South Africa to attend the burial Sunday of former President Nelson Mandela who died last Thursday at the age of 95.Mr. Tsvangirai joins thousands from the region and Zimbabwe at…

Published: 14 Dec 2013 at 15:48hrs | 4 | by Sapa

Masire reveals Mugabe, Mandela rivalry

FORMER Botswana president Quett Ketumile Masire has explained in his memoirs how the relationship between Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and former South African president Nelson Mandela, who died last Thursday after a protracted battl…

Published: 13 Dec 2013 at 06:08hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mandela will never, ever be your minstrel

Dear revisionists, Mandela will never, ever be your minstrel. Over the next few days you will try so, so hard to make him something he was not, and you will fail. You will try to smooth him, to sandblast him, to take away his Malcolm X. Yo…

Published: 11 Dec 2013 at 17:20hrs | 1 | by okwang.com

'Mandela used every ammunition to destroy me,' says Buthelezi - Video

INKATHA Freedom Party founder and President Dr. Mangosuthu Buthelezi left South African Parliamentarians shocked as he quoted verbatim an old admission Nelson Mandela made years ago about trying to destroy him and admitting failure. This w…

Published: 10 Dec 2013 at 03:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Friends and foes at Mandela memorial

NEARLY 90 leaders from across the world, some of them locked in enmity, are flying to South Africa for memorials to Nelson Mandela that will hail one of humanity's great peacemakers.Officials said on Monday that U.S. President Barack Obama…

Published: 10 Dec 2013 at 01:32hrs | | by Reuters

Family, friends, relatives gather at Mandela home

Friends and relatives of ailing South African icon Nelson Mandela gathered Thursday at his Johannesburg home where the 95-year-old is said to be on his "deathbed".Two of Mandela's grand-daughters and a close family friend Bantu Holomisa we…

Published: 05 Dec 2013 at 16:24hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Mandela's grandson off the hook on 2 charges

Johannesburg - Two charges against former president Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla Mandela will not be pursued, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Tuesday.NPA spokesperson Luxolo Tyali said these related to alleged bigamy a…

Published: 19 Nov 2013 at 07:52hrs | | by Sapa

Mandela family members urgently summoned to hospital

Pretoria - Nelson Mandela's condition is "very critical" and "anything is imminent", his daughter Makaziwe Mandela said on Thursday."I can reiterate that Tata (father) is very critical, that anything is imminent, but I want to emphasise ag…

Published: 27 Jun 2013 at 10:37hrs | 1 | by AFP

Nelson Mandela is a 'murdering old terrorist', says British politician

British National Party head Nick Griffin has made a nasty and vicious attack on ailing former South African President Nelson Mandela branding him an "old terrorist".BNP leader Nick Griffin has sparked outrage with a series of tweets brandi…

Published: 10 Jun 2013 at 10:10hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter

Reasons why The Herald is wrong about Nelson Mandela

âˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã¶Â¬Â¨âˆšÃ–Â¬Î©I am always astounded by the persistent references in the The Herald newspaper together with its sister publications to former president Nelson Mandela as simply nothing more than what the African American…

Published: 22 Jan 2012 at 09:04hrs | 2 | by Vusi Mavimbela

Mandela's ex rumoured to pose for Playboy

Cape Town - Playboy South Africa has landed a major coup with its upcoming October edition cover.Three famous South African female characters, part of the political landscape for the past twenty years, and of different ages, races and ideo…

Published: 16 Sep 2011 at 10:56hrs | 1 | by Sapa

NELSON MANDELA: The African Hero Stolen by the West

Over 20 years ago, on February 11, 1990, South AfricaâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢s retired President and Nobel Peace co-laureate, Nelson R. Mandela, left the colonial-apartheid prison of "Victor Verster" outside Cape Town. South Africans and the We…

Published: 21 Apr 2011 at 10:06hrs | 2 | by Udo W Froese in Johannesburg, South Africa

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