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Nelson Mandela
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Mandela’s ‘Love-Children’ Emerge – And They Want A Piece
11 Feb 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When a will is announced, random people come out of the woodwork claiming to be a long lost relative or a child from an illicit affair. Two women have come forward alleging to be the love-children of Nelson Mandela. They claim to be fathered by Mandela while he was married to his first wife, Evelyn Mase.
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There Is A Rabbit Inside The Mandela Sculpture’s Ear [Photo]
22 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Andre Prinsloo and Ruhan Janse van Vuuren, the sculptors behind the newly-erected Nelson Mandela statue at the Union Buildings, have a secret hidden in Madiba’s ear. Because they weren’t allowed to put their signature on any part of the statue – they decided to take matters into their own hands – they put a little rabbit in there.
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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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2013 News Highlights In A Quick 6-Minutes [VIDEO]
19 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Man… Where has this year gone? As 2014 slowly creeps upon us a good old friend called reflection kicks in, and hijacks our mind to think about the ups, downs and everything in between that occurred during 2013. Although it would be mind-blowingly impossible to summarize the year, the awesome filmmaker Jean-Louis Nguyen has done just that, creating a six minute video montage of the year’s most headline making moments.
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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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Here Is The New 9m Tall Nelson Mandela Statue [PICS]
17 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
A nine-meter tall statue of our storied former President was yesterday unveiled at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
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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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If You Missed The Crowd Booing Zuma, Here’s A [VIDEO]
12 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When the world’s elite gathered inside the FNB stadium on a rainy Tuesday afternoon, South Africans inside the stadium took the opportunity to voice their concerns over Jacob Zuma’s leadership capabilities.
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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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The ‘Daughter Of White Apartheid’ Who Became Nelson Mandela’s Public Companion And Personal Assistant
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While Mandela certainly deserves the amount of praise he has received in the past few days, there is also plenty of credit that is due to those people who were behind him all the time. People like Zelda La Grange.
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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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You Gotta See This: The First Interview With Nelson Mandela From 1961 [VIDEO]
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ve found this one knocking around in the basement – it’s Madiba’s first-ever TV interview.
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Everything You Need To Know About Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Service Today – TV Times, Schedule, Transport etc
10 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
It’s a big event, and with big events come some very specific details. Wise up here.
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“With Mandela Gone, The ANC No Longer Has A Noble Cause”
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Eish. We kinda knew that stuff like this was on its way. An article, entitled “Mandela’s Death Highlights How Messed Up South Africa Is Now” was recently published on Business Insider.
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Hollywood Journo’s Tweet Leads To Angry / Hilarious Twitter Backlash
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You would think that entertainment journalist and Deadline.com founder Nikki Finke would do better to avoid social media faux pas like “don’t try and endorse a movie whilst also paying respect to the dead”.
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Fake Kanye West / Mandela Story Goes Viral, With Times Live Adding Momentum
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There were whispers in the air on Friday afternoon claiming that a certain Kanye West had overstepped the line once and for all. Local newspapers sparked a furious outrage on Twitter, when they claimed that West had promised to become ‘the next Mandela’.
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Overcome With Emotion: The Moment Two Tourists Found Out Mandela Had Died [VIDEO]
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
These two tourists had no idea that Mandela had passed away just a few hours before they arrived at the Robben Island ferry terminal on Friday. The News24 reporter interviews them for quite some time, before discovering just how far they’ve been left in the dark.
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Obama, Bush, Clinton Families And More – Here Is The Guest List And Details For Madiba’s Memorial Service
09 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The memorial service of one of the world’s most-loved politicians will be taking place on Tuesday at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, and scores of politicians from across the planet are expected to arrive in this week in order to pay their respects.
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Inter-faith Service In Honour Of Madiba To Take Place On Grand Parade Today
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re in the city of Cape Town and want to pay your respects to Madiba, here’s your chance. Today at 17h00 the city of Cape Town will host an inter-faith service on the Grand Parade, honouring our late president. Transport details inside.
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Astronauts Tweet Mandela Tribute With Photo Of Cape Town From Space [PIC]
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield paid tribute to Madiba on behalf of NASA, as he and many other astronauts took to twitter to share their condolences, and celebrate his life.
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Watch Nelson Mandela’s One And Only Movie Cameo Here [VIDEO]
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A man who is as well-known and distinguished as Nelson Mandela has obviously been credited for dozens of on-screen appearances, but surprisingly, he’s only been featured in one major motion picture.
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Here’s A Bunch Of Cool Pics Of Nelson Mandela With Famous People [GALLERY]
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
In his time, Nelson Mandela met the Queen for dinner, had a chin-wag with Fidel Castro, and shared an awkward hug with Michael Jackson.
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Top 10 Most Inspiring Nelson Mandela Quotes
06 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The legacy of Nelson Mandela all too easily overshadows the reality of the person he was. At the end of the day, he was a simple man who saw the wrong in the world, and committed himself to undoing it by any means.
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