Tag: Mandela
US intelligence documents on Mandela made public
Thousands of pages of US intelligence documents on Nelson Mandela were made public on Wednesday, showing Washington continued to monitor the South...
World should resist cynicism over rise of strongmen – Obama
Barack Obama said on Tuesday the world should resist cynicism over the rise of strongmen, an apparent reference to populist leaders in...
Mandela medal for Mgwebi, but no word on recognition for continental...
The by-now customary medal parade that is part of Armed Forces Day last month saw Lieutenant General Derrick Mgwebi presented with the...
Mandela medal awards not yet complete
Just short of three years after the first Mandela medal parade, the decoration has been awarded to more than eight thousand five...
DoD has no involvement in Ramlakan book on Mandela
The Department of Defence (DoD) has distanced itself from a book written by former Surgeon General and Chief: Corporate Services of the...
State funerals offer moments for diplomacy
As world leaders bury hatchets for the day and unite in paying respects to Nelson Mandela, the late South African leader may...
More than 70 leaders expected for Mandela memorial, funeral
More than 70 heads of state and government are expected in South Africa this week to attend funeral events for former president...
More “struggle” monuments on cards
Government intends to erect a series of monuments and museums to honour the women and men who fought against apartheid. Briefing media...
Mandela wows fans ahead of World Cup final
Nelson Mandela attended the opening of the world cup final between Spain and Netherlands, thrilling fans and capping South Africa's pride in...
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SANDF missing the communication target
Former defence and military veterans minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on a number of occasions said words to the effect South Africans have to decide what...
