Tag: MANDELA
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Unpaid electricity bills: Mandela’s grandchildren abandon his mansion
Ten years after his demise, the home of a former South African President, Nelson Mandela, where he lived before his death has been abandoned by his grandchildren. According to a South African journalist, Silindelo Masikene, in a tweet on Friday, the ex-president’s grandchildren, who were the home’s last occupants, left due to unpaid electricity bills.…
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Senior Hamas officials join Mandela family to mark 10th anniversary of his death
Senior Hamas officials on Tuesday joined the family of Nelson Mandela to mark the 10th anniversary of his death and cast the spotlight on the bitter conflict in Gaza.
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Zuma’s woes and waste of Mandela’s legacy, By Chido Nwangwu
By Chido Nwangwu As the story was breaking on July 7, 2021 that South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma handed himself to the police at a correctional services facility (prison), in order to begin a 15-month sentence without appeal, I was concerned like most human beings that Jacob Zuma, a 79-year old grandfather and (former)…
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How Mandela made Obasanjo drop third term presidential bid — Orji Kalu
Senate Chief Whip, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, on Thursday revealed in details the key role played by late South African leader, Nelson Mandela, to pressurise former President Olusegun Obasanjo to drop his third term presidential agenda. According to the former governor, the late Mandela played a key role which saw Obasanjo drop the idea of…
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The Nelson Mandela-Buhari phenomenon, By Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa. South Africa and Nigeria are Africa’s biggest economies and hold some of the brightest prospects for the continent. They have also given Africa two strong leaders; Nelson Mandela and Muhammadu Buhari who in their old age, held sway in their countries. Both were generals; Mandela, the Commander-in –Chief of the South African…
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Films marking Mandela’s 100th posthumous birthday premieres at Durban Film Festival
Three films, with fascinating insights into the life and times of late South Africa’s former President Nelson Mandela, would premiere at the 39th Durban International Film Festival(DIFF). July 18th marked the 100th posthumous birthday of the late revolutionary leader who passed on in December 2015. According to the organisers of the annual film fiesta holding…
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Why Mandela will not be happy with South Africans over xenophobia, by Philip Afaha
By Dr Philip Afaha In my formative years, I perceived Nelson Mandela as the true meaning of a hero. Folktales were built around him. In schools, rhymes were composed and it was Mandela all the way. I believed the same experience was replicated in all cities and communities in Africa especially towards the close of…
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I cannot rap to save my life- Harrysong
When you are looking for a talented vocalist that can sing without inhibitions ,you cannot but ignore Reggae Blues sensation, Harrysong. The Alterplate boss has stated that though he is known for his melodious vocal ability, he cannot rap to save his life. Hear him:”I cannot rap to save my life. The few times…