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.
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..
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.
When it comes to icons like Mandela, there’s very little that the public don’t already know. But that doesn’t mean some awesome little nuggets have gone uncovered. AFKinsider has put together an awesome list of the lesser-known madiba facts, and we’d like to share it with you.
This is the latest full length international trailer for ‘Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom’. The film chronicles former president Nelson Mandela’s life, from his childhood to the monumental day he was inaugurated as the first legitimate President of South Africa.
Nothing has been set in stone, but a proposal has been drawn up to place a 60 metre high sculpture of former president Nelson Mandela’s face on the cliffs of Table Mountain.
Royal baby has first photocall. MTN shares tank. Rhodes Law defends Mandela funding. Dolphins have names for each other. Hansie Cronje match-fixing case suspended. Global warming has paused. Lance Armstrong rides again.
They mentioned this on Carte Blanche last night. We thought you might want to see it for yourself. It’s too awesome to behold.
US drops bombs on Great Barrier reef. Tour de France winner. British Open winner. Dubai sentences woman who reported rape. Dead stowaway found at Heathrow. Heidi Klum posts another topless shot. Chelsea plot R600 million bid for Rooney. Mandelas receive legal aid.
Today Nelson Mandela celebrates 95 years of his life, from struggle, to freedom. This infographic provides you with all the details of Mandela’s life from birth.
Mandela is watching TV, smiling and lifting arm. World celebrate’s Mandela’s 95th birthday. F1 Boss Ecclestone charged with bribery. Bond actor found dead. Independent TV station launched in Zim. Rolling Stone mag defends cover. Brangelina might get married on a boat.
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 […]
Former president Nelson Mandela’s fight for freedom and democracy is not admired by all. Some have come forward to criticise the former president and called him a “sell out”.
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.
A video showcases former president Nelson Mandela talking to a teenage boy suffering from brain cancer and reminding him to keep the faith and maintain a high spirit.
Nelson Mandela has been in hospital for almost a month. But while he remains in a critical condition, the broadcasting rights for his funeral are already being negotiated by the family.
Second South African wins Tour de France yellow jersey. Doctors deny Mandela in ‘vegetative state.’ Mandela family feud gets nasty. F1 drivers threaten boycott. Scotland Yard re-open Maddie case. Hackers target Jay-Z’s new Android app. Incredible Venice cash heist, right out of a movie.
Egyptian army ousts Morsi. Affidavit confirms Mandela is on life support and death is imminent. Mandla loses court application as bodies are moved. More photos of low-cost iPhone. Tom Cruise wrote a letter to Katie. Baldwin will never tweet again.
Will Nelson Mandela’s las wish be granted? Or will the court fued between his grandson and daughter leave the former president with an unfulfiled wish?
FOBLO Bulletin Episode 6 is here, my lovelies. Packed to the brim with the the usual acid dose of snark and verve, this episode does a massive sidestep half-way through, and nails a tribute to Mandela, imagined as the career history of an actor.
Zuma uses Mandela hospital for election rally. Mandela trying to open eyes. Obama will not send jets to intercept Snowden. Wikileaks volunteer was FBI informant. Italian fashion boss’s crashed plane found. Google is developing games console and smartwatch.
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.
Putin will not stop Snowden. Incredible name mix-up helped Snowden leave Hong Kong. Relatives gather at Mandela gravesite. Obama won’t visit Mandela. Gambino crime family gets new Godfather. 5 held for dumping poo at CT International. Beckham next Bond?
That NSA guy is missing in Hong Kong. Mandela in ICU. Nadal apologises for Mandela tweet. Clinton joins Twitter. Bieber takes photo of bra on stage. Putin banning gays from adopting kids.
Two of Nelson Mandela’s daughters have filed a court application to have three board members – George Bizos, Tokyo Sexwale and Bally Chuene – removed from their posts, citing they were never officialy appointed.
Facebook charging up to R150 to message celebs and non-friends. Mandela out of hospital. Obama apologises for ‘sexist’ comment. S Korea reckons N Korea will strike on Wednesday. Penis poster woman fined. Jay-Z and Beyonce in hot water over Cuba trip.
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.
Samsung releases Galaxy 4. Apple’s marketing guy rubbished it before launch. Pope returns to Rome to pay bill. The results of Top TV’s porn channel application. Facebook to incorporate the hashtag. They’re making replicas of Madiba’s jail cell.
Drones will join rhino poaching surveillance. Mandela enjoys ‘Toddlers & Tiaras.Guess who ‘New Age’s biggest advertiser is? Guess what Facebook is buying from Microsoft? Hillary Clinton more popular than Obama. Gascoigne intensive care.