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Mandela Gets Into The NFT Game
07 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Auctioneers Bonhams, in partnership with Nelson Mandela’s eldest daughter, is offering a series of Nelson Mandela’s colourful Robben Island sketches as NFTs.
Beyoncé, Oprah, Trevor And More – All The Stars Who Attended The Monster Mandela Concert In Jozi [Videos]
03 Dec 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The line-up for the ‘Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100’ in Jozi last night included big names like Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Naomi Campbell and more.
A Quick Look At The Academic Qualifications Of South Africa’s Post-1994 Presidents
18 Oct 2018 by Carrie / 1 Comment
Everybody knows that Jacob Zuma wasn’t exactly swimming in academic excellence, but how do our other post-1994 presidents compare?
Some Capetonians Are Not Happy With The New R3,5 Million Madiba Statue
18 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The City has proposed a statue to honour Madiba’s historic Cape Town speech, but some aren’t happy with the plans.
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.
Malema Makes A Mockery, Challenges ‘Small Boy’ Mandla Mandela At Press Conference [Video]
03 Dec 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Malema has called Mandela’s grandson to a public debate on the topic of the legacy of Nelson Mandela.
Aurora Breaking News: Mandela And Zuma Found Guilty
25 Jun 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There will be some happy former mineworkers today after the two men responsible for mismanaging a mine into the ground will have to cough up millions.
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.
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.
25 Years Ago Today, Something Very Special Happened
05 Dec 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Whilst nothing can compare to the enormity of today’s anniversary of the passing of the great Nelson Mandela, there is another anniversary that might put a smile on our faces. 25 years ago today, the very first Butler’s pizza was made and delivered from their headquarters at Silwood Kitchens in Rondebosch, using a mere payphone […]
Mandela Ray Ban Art Installation Vandalism Condemned By City Of Cape Town
19 Nov 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Public debate seems to have been replaced by some vandalism recently. We’re not sure how we feel about that. Just imagine the chaos if everyone decided to have their say on someone else’s property?
New Mandela-Inspired Art Installation Doesn’t Even Last A Month
18 Nov 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Has the world of underground activists and graffiti artists gone too far? Check out their latest ‘piece’…
The Views Of A Black Woman After Moving From Johannesburg To Cape Town
27 Aug 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa clearly still has a lot to deal with in terms of our apparent race issues. These two ladies share their very opposing opinions.
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.
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.
Tuesday Morning Spice
04 Feb 2014 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
Is Mia Farrow lying? How much did Madiba leave Winnie? Incredible amount of heroin found in Hoffman’s apartment. SABC CEO resigns. Beiber stripper tape being sold. Leonardo’s Wolf of Wall Street injury..
Joke Of The Day: FW De Klerk Accuses South African Government Of Discrimination
31 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 8 Comments
FW de Klerk made that statement during a speech to mark 20 years of democracy in Cape Town. The former President pointed to the country’s Gini coefficient as evidence to support his claim. South Africa’s Gini coefficient is 0.7, which makes the country one of the most unequal societies in the world. FW ignored the whole apartheid thing that was the boss of when he quoted that figure.
Thursday Morning Spice
23 Jan 2014 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Twitter wants to #savetherabbit. Schumacher may end up in ‘persistent vegetative state. Clooney targets Tina and Amy. Elton John discusses Russia’s vibe. Man U’s fortunes are sliding. Is Prince Charles jealous?
Friday Morning Spice
10 Jan 2014 by Seth Rotherham / 1 Comment
Hit planned for Krejcir detectives. Mandela actors angry about BAFTAs. Mala Mala sells for R1 billion. Taylor Swift and the Snapchat CEO.. Chinese director fined over $1 million for having more than one child. Rhino hunters receive death threats.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
“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.
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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