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Russia rekindles old friendship with South Africa, its ally against apartheid

The recent announcement that the South African, Russian and Chinese navies will conduct joint exercises off the east coast of South Africa between February 17 and 27, has alarmed the United States. Washington has condemned the decision as the exercises would appear to compromise South African neutrality in the diplomatic…

The Conversation

How Nelson Mandela’s former prison guard is keeping his legacy alive

Friendship formed four decades ago shows virtue of treating inmates with dignity, Liam James finds

The Independent UK

Mother's death in custody raises prison healthcare concerns as family demands answers

The heartbroken family of a young woman who died in custody are trying to piece together what happened and say questions must be answered about her medical care in the lead up to her death.

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Marco Masotti interview: Rugby needs global super league to entice US investment

Sharks owner with a stake in Saracens sets out his vision for the future of the sport

Evening Standard

Frene Ginwala: First democratic S African parliament speaker dies

Frene Noshir Ginwala, called the ‘torchbearer’ of the post-apartheid parliament, dies aged 90 after suffering a stroke.

Al Jazeera

Madosini, a South African national treasure whose music kept a rich history alive

Renowned African musician, songwriter and storyteller Latozi “Madosini” Mphahleni passed away late in 2022. The cultural and indigenous music activist, who laughed as often as she played, was loved by everyone she met. She has left behind a rich legacy of Xhosa music, heritage and history. She also taught and…

The Conversation

New Love Island villa overlooks prison where Nelson Mandela spent jail term

The Love Island villa waiting to house the latest batch of fame-seeking singletons overlooks one of South Africa's most famous prisons, where the late Nelson Mandela spent the last part of his jail term

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Nelson Mandela's granddaughter defends Harry and Meghan and blasts Sussex 'persecution'

The couple's new Netflix show, Live to Lead, takes a look at influential leaders throughout history and includes a quote from anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela

Daily Mirror

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter accuses Harry and Meghan of ‘using’ his legacy

Ndileka Mandela claims the Duke and Duchess of Sussex never ‘properly met’ her grandfather

The Independent UK

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter criticises Harry and Meghan for using his words in Netflix show

She asked ‘what relevance’ the anti-apartheid leader had to the couple’s latest series

Evening Standard

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter slams Meghan and Harry's 'deeply upsetting' TV show

Ndileka Mandela praised the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for having the courage to break away from the Royal Family when she spoke to an Australian newspaper

Daily Mirror

Jail time hardened Lula's resolve to tackle poverty over profit

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 580-day stretch behind bars imbued him with a renewed sense of social justice, the leftist's allies and confidants said, convincing him of the need to prioritize ending poverty over boosting profits.

Reuters

Africa remembers special bond with Pelé, the greatest athlete in history

The African daily newspapers are virtually unanimous in celebrating the talent and generosity of the late Pelé.

Radio France Internationale

Archives reveal Nelson Mandela’s clash with Tony Blair over Lockerbie bombing

NELSON Mandela’s attempts to act as an intermediary over the Lockerbie bombing led to tensions with Tony Blair’s Labour government,…

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Daily Mirror

Five revelations from Tony Blair files as Millennium Dome could've moved to Swindon

Newly-released files from the National Archives also show Tony Blair pushed for Vladimir Putin's seat at the world's 'top table' - and his officials blasted Nelson Mandela's 'misunderstanding of international law'

The Independent UK

Mandela’s ‘unhelpful’ mediation over Lockerbie bombing

Libya’s Colonel Muammar Gaddafi wanted the former South African president to persuade Tony Blair to lift sanctions on his country

The Independent UK

'Greatest of all time': Pelé as described by his peers

The superlatives about Pelé over the years came from the likes of Nelson Mandela and Andy Warhol

WEKU

Pelé, who made soccer 'The Beautiful Game,' dies at 82

Pelé was one of the world's best soccer players who was the sport's global face for decades. The Brazilian legend was a wizard on the field who dazzled fans, teammates and competitors alike.

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South Africa's cash-stuffed sofa saga lingers

'Don't have a couch stuffed with cash? Don't worry, you can keep reading for free," read the ad on the website of the Daily Maverick, a tough and sometimes very funny South African news site. President Cyril Ramaphosa's cash-stuffed sofa has become a powerful, universally recognised meme, but it still…

Daily Mirror

Harry and Meghan's Netflix show crowned UK's most-watched subscription TV series

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix show has been announced as the UK's most-watched subscription TV series of the year, reaching an average of 4.5million people in its first week

Evening Standard

Live to Lead: everything you need to know about the new Harry and Meghan Netflix series on leadership

Harry and Meghan join forces with the Nelson Mandela Foundation

Tribune News Service

Movie review: 'Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody' biopic hits a flat note

When remembering the iconic life and career of Whitney Houston, there are many defining moments that instantly spring to mind: when she obliterated the “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl, thereby rendering all other versions subpar, her soaring rendition of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” from “The…

Daily Record

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set for new Netflix docuseries titled Live to Lead

Live To Lead is a docuseries that Prince Harry says has been inspired by the late Nelson Mandela, and features activist Greta Thunberg and New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

The New Daily

Jacinda Ardern distances herself from Harry and Meghan’s Netflix announcement

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern distances herself from next Harry and Meghan Netflix series, Live to Lead

Tribune News Service

Harry and Meghan’s documentary series on inspirational leaders comes out on New Year’s Eve

The crystal-coated Times Square ball won’t be the only thing dropping this New Year’s Eve.

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