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Madiba
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A Quick Look At The Academic Qualifications Of South Africa’s Post-1994 Presidents
18 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Everybody knows that Jacob Zuma wasn’t exactly swimming in academic excellence, but how do our other post-1994 presidents compare?
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Malema Calls Zuma ‘Intellectually Challenged’ And Criticises Mandela In UK Speech
26 Nov 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It seems like a long, long time ago that JZ and Julius were best of friends, the name-calling having been going on for years now.
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Sisulu, Madiba Advocate Doesn’t Agree With Statue Destruction
10 Apr 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Rhodes is gone, and not without a fair share of drama attached. What about the rest of the statues? Who do we listen to about the delicate subject?
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They’re Writing A Sequel To Mandela’s Long Walk To Freedom
24 Mar 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
I think it’s safe to say the world should be afraid of sequels. Not many are as good as the first and they leave us wishing for that time back. Let’s cross fingers for this sequel…
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Handy Graph Shows How Unpopular Zuma Is Amongst The ANC’s Big-Hitters
23 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s been nearly 20 years to the day since the ANC released their 1994 national election list. Though some of the members on the list are now deceased, the ones that survive help give us an indication of how Zuma is perceived by the ANC big fish.
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Yes, The Fake Interpreter Is Now In A Psychiatric Hospital
20 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The signer at Nelson Mandela’s memorial – accused of making up gestures – has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital, local media report. Okay, so maybe this guy has been given a little too much flak. Thamsanqa Jantjie first came into the spotlight last week when he was accused by Sign language experts across the […]
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Please Enjoy: Indian Mandela Tribute Billboard Uses Morgan Freeman Image By Mistake
20 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oh dear. This is unfortunate. A billboard owner in southern India is enjoying the fruits of a marketing meltdown after signage dedicated to the memory of Nelson Mandela featured Gandhi, Mother Theresa, Martin Luther King Jr, and… Yep, Morgan Freeman.
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Pistorius And Mandela Are Top Of The Pops
18 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Google has released it’s 12th annual year end zeitgeist – a summary of the year’s key data points on the world’s most popular search engine. Unsurprisingly, Nelson Mandela and Oscar Pistorius topped the list of South Africa’s most searched for terms. Thankfully, Steve “Relevance” Hofmeyr didn’t make the top trending list in South Africa. Nelson claimed the top trending spot globally for 2013, while Oscar limped in at sixth place for most searched for people in the world.
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STOP EVERYTHING: Fake Interpreter Wanted For Kidnapping, Rape, And Murder
13 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
SHUT. UP. eNCA has broken more amazing details pertaining to Thami Jantjie, the sign language interpreter who played air guitar through Nelson Mandela’s Memorial on Tuesday. eNCA reports that Jantjie faced charges of kidnapping, rape, attempted murder, and murder.
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The Fake Sign Language Interpreter Held Someone Hostage With A Brick
13 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Yep. Uh huh. This story really IS getting better. Thamsanqa Jantjie, the man who interpretive-danced his way through Nelson Mandela’s Memorial service in Soweto on Tuesday has a very, very sketchy past.
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Desmond Tutu’s Reaction To His Ringtone Is The Best Thing You’ll See Today [VIDEO]
13 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is the very best of us. Standing with ex UN Secretary General, Kofi Anan as he delivered a tribute to Nelson Mandela, Desmond reacts first with utter shock, and then casual dancing to the tune of his ringtone. Post by 94.7 Highveld Stereo. Slam that badboy on silent, Dezza. [Source : Facebook]
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Meanwhile, The Employers Of The Fake Interpreter Have Vanished
12 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The failtrain just a-keeps-on-a-rollin’! Deputy Minister for Women, Children and People With Disabilities, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu said in a media briefing earlier today that the owners of the firm that had been contracted to provide Thami Jantjie for signing at the Nelson Mandela Memorial in Soweto on Tuesday had pulled something of a ninja bomb. The owners […]
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Fake Sign Language Interpreter: The Voices Made Me Do It
12 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Thami Jantjie, the “sign language interpreter” at the centre of an international furore has admitted that what he signed at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service on Tuesday was nonsense, but it wasn’t because he isn’t qualified to do the job. He has schizophrenia, and the voices made him do it. Thami Jantjie has advised numerous journalists […]
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Comedy Gold: The Bogus Sign Language Interpreter Has Been Faking It For Years [VIDEO]
11 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 8 Comments
This is a video of Jacob Zuma singing at ‘Kill The Boer’ at the ANC Centenery Celebrations in Bloemfontein, South Africa in January 2012. And who should be standing next to him, but the bogus sign language interpreter from yesterday’s Nelson Mandela Memorial at the FNB Stadium in Soweto. It’s actually too awesome. UPDATE: For those of you […]
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Woolworths’ Tribute To Madiba Is Lovely [VIDEO]
11 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Hundreds of corporate entities have expressed tributes to Nelson Mandela since his passing last week. Notable examples have included Business Day and First Rand Bank. Woolworth’s released their own tribute in partnership with the Soweto Gospel Choir via video, and it’s pretty special. And here’s a video of the time Nelson Mandela cruised onto the stage during a Johnny […]
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Here’s The Full Transcript Of Obama’s Stunning Eulogy To Mandela [VIDEO]
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
President of the United States, Barack Obama produced a stunning oratory performance to eulogise the life of the late Nelson Mandela at his memorial service at the FNB Stadium in Soweto, today. Please enjoy the full video, and the written transcript below.
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Live Stream Mandela’s Memorial Service To Your Desk, Here [VIDEO]
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you aren’t in Johannesburg, you can stream Nelson Mandela’s memorial service at the FNB Stadium today. If you are in J0hannesburg, get yourself to the stadium ASAP. Transport is free and easy – check out the details, here. And here’s the official programme, in case you missed it earlier. Here’s eNCA’s live coverage, if […]
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Celebrating Nelson Mandela: Master of South Africa’s Fate
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
My first image of Nelson Mandela took the shape of an illegal portrait, spray-painted on a concrete wall surrounding a rugby field in George, South Africa.
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Obama And Mandela Have Met Before – Here Is The Rare Photograph And Incredible Story
06 Dec 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 4 Comments
We say rare, because it was close to impossible to find – even on the internet. The meeting took place in 2005, when Nelson Mandela was in Washington. You must read about how the almost-lost moment came about. Incredible..
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They’re Writing A Sequel To ‘Long Walk To Freedom’
19 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Before you get a fright, they’re not making a movie sequel – thank god – its just a sequel to the book. His former colleagues are having a little get-together, and are working to complete a book that will pick up where ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ left off.
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Awkies: DSTV Broadcasts ‘Remembering Madiba 1918 – 2013’ Obituary Ad
03 Apr 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
The saying goes, ‘if you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.’ But in some cases preparation can lead to a FAIL, like when the Universal channel (channel 117) accidentally released a Nelson Mandeal obituary ad last night.
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Nelson Mandela Discharged From Hospital
27 Dec 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Good news! Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital last night, according the Presidency’s Mac Maharaj. Madiba will now undergo home-based high care at his Houghton home until he recovers fully.
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Pictures From Hillary Clinton’s Visit With Nelson Mandela Yesterday [GALLERY]
07 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Hillary Clinton is currently in South Africa for a 4-day tour until Thursday morning. Yesterday she met with the most beloved guy in the country, Nelson Mandela, at his Qunu home. When posing for photos, the US secretary of state even praised Madiba’s “beautiful” smile. See the rest of the pics below.
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Expats Send Awesome Birthday Message To Madiba [VIDEO]
12 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In less than a week, Nelson Mandela will celebrate his 94th birthday! Check out this video, featuring South African expats working and living in South Korea, containing an awesome birthday messages for Madiba.
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Julius Malema Buys City Press, Writes Excellent Column
28 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
It’s not often Juju gets good press. In fact, we couldn’t really remember the last time it happened. But, we’re going to give him the benefit of the doubt that he wrote this all himself now that he is well into his BA degree in communications through Unisa. Yesterday, Malema touched on some very important notions in a column for the City Press; notions that Nelson Mandela raised as critical 18 years ago.
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Mandela’s Grandson Charged With Fraud
08 Mar 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Earlier this week, 2oceansVibe reported that possible charges of fraud were to be brought against Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Zondwa Mandela. We can now confirm that charges have been laid against him, as well as an Aurora Empowerment Systems lawyer, who also happens to be a director of Velvet Sky Aviation.
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Nelson Mandela’s Face To Replace Animals On SA Bank Notes
13 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
President Jacob Zuma made a very cool announcement this weekend on the 22nd anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison. Towards the end of this year South Africa will get a series of new bank notes which will have Madiba’s image as the main illustration instead of the animals we’ve come to know.
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Nelson Mandela TV Series On The Horizon
09 Jan 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nelson Mandela’s life story is to be turned into a television mini-series, entitled “Madiba”. Mandela has given his personal approval for a series that will follow six decades of his life, but there’s been no word yet as to whether or not Matt Damon or Morgan Freeman will be involved.
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DJ Starts Mandela Hospital Rumour After Watching E-TV Year In Review Special
30 Dec 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Social media feeds, especially Twitter feeds, started buzzing with a rumour that Nelson Mandela had been admitted to hospital a few hours ago. It appears a DJ just happened to watch a programme airing on E-TV about the year that’s passed, and saw old visuals that prompted him to think Madiba had in fact been hospitalised.
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SABC Says It Hasn’t Paid For The Rights To Mandela’s Funeral
22 Jul 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The SABC says its own internal investigation has found no evidence to substantiate a news article that claims the broadcaster paid Chief Mandla Mandela three million Rand for the rights to former president Mandela’s funeral.
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