The family of late South African president Nelson Mandela is auctioning the anti-apartheid leader's personal belongings to help pay for a memorial garden being built in his honour. Among over 100 personal items are colourful Madiba shirts that Mandela wore on formal occasions, including to meet Britain's queen Elizabeth in 1998 and 2003.

Family of Nelson Mandela auctions his personal belongings

May 10 in History: South Africa's first black president, Nazi crimes, and more

Michael Cohen, US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, is alleging in a new book that Trump made disparaging remarks about Black world leaders including former South African President Nelson Mandela, as well as about US minorities in general, the Washington Post reported on Saturday.

'He was no leader': Trump's ex-lawyer says US president disparaged Mandela

Nelson Mandela's international day is an annual celebration of the icon that is held on his birthday. Many poor communities in his home nation of South Africa have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. So to commemorate the day this year the chef's decided to cook thousands of liters of soup. Watch report.

Annual Mandela Day celebrations: Soup cook-a-thorn pays tribute to Nelson Mandela

Zindzi Mandela, the daughter of first black president of South Africa Nelson Mandela and his wife and anti-apartheid leader Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, has died aged 59.

Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi dies at 59

July 7 in history: Screening of first soundless film, Nelson Mandela steps down as South African President and more

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Meghan Markle will touch upon the issue of violence against women after arriving in South Africa on Monday for the royal tour. The Duchess of Sussex is planning to raise the issue of 'gender violence' within hours of arriving in Cape Town with her husband Prince Harry and their son Archie, reported Fox News.

Meghan Markle to speak about violence against women in South Africa

Remembering his grandfather and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela on his 101 birthday, grandson Zwelivelile spoke to WION and said that Mandela will always be remembered as a great freedom fighter who fought for apartheid and ushered for a new democracy.

His fight for freedom cannot end with the dawn of democracy: Grandson Zwelivelile on Mandela's 101 birthday

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's ruling ANC won re-election on Friday with an absolute majority in parliament, results showed, but with diminished support, complicating economic revival and anti-corruption efforts.

Cyril Ramaphosa's ANC wins closely-watched South Africa poll with absolute majority

May 10 is not an ordinary date for South Africa, it holds immense historical significance and represents the country's victory over apartheid and racial discrimination.

Significance of May 10 in South Africa: When democracy trumped racial discrimination 

South Africa is due to hold parliamentary and provincial elections on Wednesday, amid frustration with a lack of progress 25 years after Nelson Mandela’s African National Congress (ANC) swept to power at the end of white minority rule.

South Africa to vote on May 8, know key issues in S. Africa’s May 8 election

Comedian Trevor Noah brought a wry smile to his fellow South Africans during the Oscars when he poked fun at white people in Xhosa, one of his country's official languages.

Trevor Noah's Wakanda Oscars routine comic relief for South Africans

Mandela's life and legacy celebrated in London exhibition

Thousands turned out on Sunday for a concert in Johannesburg to honour the life of Nelson Mandela, with Beyonce leading an all-star line-up. The event, held to mark 100 years since the birth of South Africa`s first black president, was organised by the advocacy group Global Citizen.

Beyonce leads all-star line-up at Nelson Mandela tribute concert

In her first speech in the ongoing 73rd session of United Nations General Assembly, India's external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj choose to highlight India's links with Africa and linkages between the Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi.

At UN, India highlights links with Africa

Andrew Mlangeni is one of the last surviving defendants of the 1963-1964 Rivonia trial of Mandela and nine others who faced the death sentence on charges of plotting guerrilla warfare and acts of sabotage against South Africa's apartheid regime.

Cannes 2018: Nelson Mandela's associate attends premiere of documentary on Rivonia trial

She died in a Johannesburg hospital after a long illness, spokesman Victor Dlamini said in a statement

Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie dies at 81

The Gupta brothers made most of the opportunities as South Africa opened up to the world as apartheid became a thing of the past.

Zuma downfall: How Gupta brothers became a powerhouse in South Africa

True to his pragmatic character, he opted instead for life in business — a move that brought him spectacular wealth.

Ramaphosa: Trade unionist, tycoon and South Africa's next president?

The central bank announced this in a statement on the occasion of 28th anniversary of the day when Mandela was released from the prison.

South Africa to launch new notes to honour Nelson Mandela's centenary

South African veteran politician and anti-apartheid activist Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma said on Tuesday it was "offensive" to suggest her ex-husband, President Jacob Zuma, would have a hand in promoting her political career

South Africa's Dlamini-Zuma bristles at claims of inside help from Zuma

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