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Madiba
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That Time Madiba Sent Two Prominent SA CEOs Into His Study To Sort Out Their Beef
18 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Nobody wanted to disappoint former president Nelson Mandela. Not even the CEOs of South Africa’s two most prominent mobile network operators.
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The Appalling State Of Nelson Mandela’s Historic Jozi Home
23 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The home where Nelson Mandela hosted some of the world’s leading figures while he was still alive, has been grossly neglected.
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Moving Six-Part Doccie Retraces Madiba’s Footsteps [Trailer]
08 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Zelda la Grange met Nelson Mandela for the first time in the Presidential Office in 1994, and spent much of the next 19 years by his side.
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OUTCRY – Should The DA Be Allowed To Use Madiba’s Voice In This Ad? [Video]
05 Jul 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
By now you have probably seen the DA’s latest ad campaign. They are very good at irking the opposition, and now a Mandela wants it removed.
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Here’s How Mandela’s Cash Was Split In His Will
30 May 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It seems like working for Nelson was more than just a soul-enriching experience, some of those close to him benefiting in his will.
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Mandla Mandela Might Have To Step Down As Chief Because He Converted To Islam
10 Feb 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Maybe it’s a case of fourth time lucky for the grandson of Madiba, although his wedding has already caused controversy with some leaders.
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Trump Banned From New York’s South African ‘Madiba’ Restaurant
22 Sep 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Donald Trump may be leading the Republican polls but he isn’t all that popular amongst some South African restaurateurs. Tsek Trompies.
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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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Awesome Footage Of Mandela’s Release 25 Years Ago [Video]
12 Feb 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Who remembers looking for Diaper Babies at the bottom of the swimming pool, trying to beat the Kreepy Krauly, on this important day?
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The Time Mandela Went Missing – The Day He Was Released
12 Feb 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Add another heart-warming story to your Madiba collection folks. Just what did the great man get up to when he went missing for an hour after being released?
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Zelda La Grange Has Apologised For These Twitter Comments
19 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Zelda la Grange, former assistant to Madiba, went off on a bit of a rant last week. Now she has had to back-pedal at a rate of knots with this public apology.
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Madonna In Hot Water For These Mandela / Luther King / Diana Pictures
05 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
Not content to age gracefully whilst spending her vast wealth, Madonna has courted controversy with her latest tweets promoting her new album “Rebel Heart”. After a series of tweets sent out to fans, the backlash was rapid, forcing Madge to issue a public apology.
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Looks Like Dali Tambo Schnied The Government
25 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Prepare for some more drama, as the bust of Nelson Mandela, which is located outside the parliament buildings, is said to have cost the government more than it should have.
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Unbelievable T-Shirt Typo On Mandela Freedom Day Cycle Tour
23 Jul 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A spelling error printed on 5,000 free t-shirts handed out at the Mandela Freedom Ride is hard to ignore, but it’s pretty funny.
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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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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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Mandela: The Sacrificial Man [AUDIO]
11 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On the final instalment of M&G Newsroom for 2013, Mandela family spokesperson General Themba Matanzima tells us about Madiba the family man, and how he sacrificed a domestic life for the benefit of first his people, and then the world.
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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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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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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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They’re Already Selling Pirated Copies Of The Madiba Movie On The Streets
19 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ag shame. After going through the effort of buying pirated copies of Mandela:Long Walk to Freedom in the backstreets of Joburg, it has now been revealed that the DVDs don’t feature the actual movie.
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Happy Birthday Mandela – This One’s For You [Gallery]
18 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Although this may be his day, the acts of anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela are appreciated and honoured every day. In order to reflect on where this historical man has come from and what he has been through, we’ve adapted this venture into history, thanks to Time World. From his birth in 1918 to becoming the father of […]
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Commemorate Madiba’s 95th Birthday With 53% Off These Collectable Mandela Gold Coins (Save R1,568)
18 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
What better way to celebrate the revolutionary on his 95th birthday. Purchase one of these coins and own a piece of history, with the face of the man that changed it all. Celebrate the greatest and most loved man South Africa has ever known with a highly collectable and valuable piece of history. These graded […]
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Is This The Best Mandela Tribute Video Ever Made? [VIDEO]
17 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Local music group, In The Beginning have published a powerful tribute to president Nelson Mandela, titled ‘Thank You Madiba (TYM)’. The fairly incredible music video was published almost a month ago, and has so far enjoyed just under 7,000 views. Is this the best Nelson Mandela tribute video to have ever been produced? We think […]
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Catch Up Before It’s Too Late: The Full Run Down Of The “Mandla Mandela Situation” In 6 Minutes
11 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The issue of the legitimacy of Mandla Mandela’s chieftaincy and the removal of the graves from Qunu to Mvezo, and back to Qunu where the bodies of Mandela’s children were originally burial.
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Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Nelson Mandela
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
He was the first black South African president to be elected into office and is the father of the nation as well as an inspiration to many. These are out top five interesting facts that you didn’t know about Nelson Mandela.
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The Effect Of Nelson Mandela’s Death On Markets – Let’s Have That Chat
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It may appear crass that the likely imminent passing of Madiba is viewed with an eye to possible investment outcomes but in death, as in life, this great man will surely affect us all.
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Xhosa King Says Zuma And ANC Are “Corrupt Hooligans” Who Ate Out Of Gupta’s Dustbins
24 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
What was meant to be a prayer service in Qunu in the Eastern Cape for the ill-fated Madiba, turned into a podium for political speak. AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Zwelibanzi Dalindyebo decided to use the opportunity to let go of some of his thoughts regarding the ANC. In front of AbaThembu chiefs, clergy and villagers gathered […]
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