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He stresses that the military is, by its nature, autocratic. “Zimbabwe is not the only country where an armed liberation movement took power and ended up becoming undemocratic because of the military structure they operated under.” After Nelson Mandela was... Full Article at Times Online
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Additionally, Time Warner Cable and The Africa Channel will distribute Mandela's Grammy nominated audio book Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales to attendees. The network will also produce a two-hour special based on the festival's star-studded event... Full Article at Multichannel News
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Nationalist leader Nelson Mandela (L) gestures as he is accompanied by his wife Winnie, moments after his release from Victor Verster prison in Western Cape in this February 11, 1990 file photo. Twenty years after Mandela was freed from prison, South Africa... View Photo »
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You are quite right, I should have got you first and I apologise
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Twenty years after the release of Nelson Mandela, the World Cup is coming to South Africa. Full Article at Socialist Worker UK
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Former president Nelson Mandela will attend an event at Groot Drakenstein jail outside Paarl next Thursday to commemorate his release from prison 20 years ago, Deputy Police Minister Fikile Mbalula said on Friday. Full Article at Global Research
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Well, it might be that time in Johannesburg just before Nelson Mandela was elected president. It was 1994, and the political situation was so tense there that Glaxo's staff was stockpiling food in case of civil war, the New York Times reports. Witty, then... Full Article at FiercePharma
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South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela, along with his ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (R) and former members of the National Reception Committee, celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of his release from prison in Johannesburg February 4, 2010... View Photo »
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It was the intensity of the armed struggle, and not a decision by former president FW de Klerk, that led to Nelson Mandela's release 20 years ago, says President Jacob Zuma
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Africa's design aimed to pull together all strands of class and race, and colourfully mark a new post-apartheid era. But it was only ever intended to be a stop-gap flag, and was a last-minute choice that was so hurriedly picked it almost didn't make it on... Full Article at New Zealand Herald
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A "virtual march" of over 11 000 young people would be staged on the internet to attend the event. Also in attendance would be the original members of the "Nelson Mandela Reception Committee" at the time of his release. Sisulu said the change in time for the... Full Article at News24
About Nelson Mandela
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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (IPA: [xolíɬaɬa mandéːla]; born 18 July 1918) was the first President of South Africa to be elected in a fully representative democratic election, serving in the office from 1994–1999. Before his presidency, Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist, and the leader of the African National Congress's armed wing Umkhonto we Sizwe... Full Article
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Nationalist leader Nelson Mandela (L) gestures as he is accompanied by his wife Winnie, moments after his release from Victor Verster prison in Western Cape in this February 11, 1990 file photo. Twenty years after Mandela was freed from prison, South Africa is a vibrant democracy but the...
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South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela, along with his ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (R) and former members of the National Reception Committee, celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of his release from prison in Johannesburg February 4, 2010. Mandela was released from prison...
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Actor Morgan Freeman (C),Clint Eastwood's film "Invictus" producer Lori McCreary (L) and International Director Tim Massey show the bracelet with Nelson Mandela's number prisoner at the Spanish premiere in Madrid January 27, 2010. Freeman portrays Nelson Mandela in the film.
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Girls walk past portraits of former South African President Nelson Mandela, painted by O.J. Zwane, in Soweto January 27, 2010.
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A young man stands next to a makeshift shop near portraits of former South African President Nelson Mandela, painted by O.J. Zwane, in Soweto January 27, 2010.
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Actor Morgan Freeman poses during a photo call presenting his movie "Invictus", in Rome, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Invictus tells the story of the South African Rugby Team winning the 1995 World Cup Rugby tournament with Freeman playing the part of President Nelson Mandela.
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Actor Morgan Freeman waves to photographers during a photocall presenting his movie "Invictus", in Rome, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Invictus was filmed locally and tells the story of the South African Rugby Team winning the 1995 World Cup Rugby tournament with Freeman playing the part of President...
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Nelson Mandela's grandson Zwelabo (L), and daughter Zindzi Mandela present an award during the National Board of Review Award ceremony in New York January 12, 2010.
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Graca Machel, the wife of South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela, speaks during a news conference announcing the "Haiti Africa Project" at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton January 22, 2010. Machel said the project should focus its efforts on medium to long-term reconstruction...
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Members of South Africa's Ndebele tribe at a gathering of traditional leaders' in Pretoria on November 5, 2009 at Freedom Park in honour of former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela by traditional leaders from all over the country.
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Members of South Africa's Ndebele tribe attend a gathering of traditional leaders from all over the country in Pretoria on November 5, 2009 at Freedom Park in honour of former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. The Ndebele people are African tribes located in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
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Actor Morgan Freeman (R), star of director Clint Eastwood's film "Invictus", escorts producer Lori McCreary as he arrives at the Spanish premiere in Madrid January 27, 2010. Freeman portrays Nelson Mandela in the film.
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Nkosi Mandela, also known as Chief Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo Friday, Oct 9, 2009, where the exhibition 'From King to Obama' is exhibited. U.S. President Barack Obama is awarded The Nobel Peace Prize of 2009.
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 06: Australia Cricket Team Captain Ricky Ponting poses with The ICC Champions Trophy (L) and The Leading Run Scorer of The Tournament Trophy in Nelson Mandela Square the day after beating New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final, October 6, 2009...
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 06: Australia Cricket Team Captain Ricky Ponting poses with The ICC Champions Trophy in Nelson Mandela Square the day after beating New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final, October 6, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 06: Australia Cricket Team Captain Ricky Ponting poses with The ICC Champions Trophy (L) and The Player Of The Tournament Trophy in Nelson Mandela Square the day after beating New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final, October 6, 2009 in Johannesburg,...
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British photographer Terry O'Neil poses in front of his portrait of former South African president Nelson Mandela at a charity auction photocall at Sotheby's auction house in central London, on September 16, 2009.'Art for Africa' is organised by Africa Foundation and the September 21 Sale...
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Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, right, reacts with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, during a meeting in Johannesburg, Friday, Aug. 7, 2009. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has urged government officials in South Africa to press for reform in neighboring...
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Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, right, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, during a meeting in Johannesburg, Friday, August 7, 2009. While praising South Africa as a leading nation the United States hopes to work with in Africa, Rodham Clinton urged government...
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 31: (SOUTH AFRICA, UAE, Former South African president Nelson Mandela cuts a cake at the Nelson Mandela childrens fund annual celebration on July 31, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The occasion marks the dedication of this site for the Nelson Mandela...
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 31: (SOUTH AFRICA, UAE, Michai'ah Simons, dressed as a doctor, sits with former South African president Nelson Mandela at the Nelson Mandela childrens fund annual celebration on July 31, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The occasion marks the dedication...
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Former South African president Nelson Mandela (L) receives Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino in his suite at the Manila Hotel in this March 1, 1997 file photo. Aquino, known as Cory to millions of Filipinos, has died, her family said on August 1, 2009. She was 76.
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South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela pose with a blanket decorated with footprints of children, Friday, July 31, 2009 during the launch of a children's hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mandela has combined his 91st birthday celebration with the opening of a new children's...
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The wife of Nelson Mandela, Graca Machel touches his head, Friday, July 31, 2009 during the launch of a children's hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa. South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela has combined his 91st birthday celebration with the opening of a new children's hospital...
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South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela, along with his ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (R) and former members of the National Reception Committee, celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of his release from prison in Johannesburg February 4, 2010. Mandela was released from prison...
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You are quite right, I should have got you first and I apologise
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It was the intensity of the armed struggle, and not a decision by former president FW de Klerk, that led to Nelson Mandela's release 20 years ago, says President Jacob Zuma
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It's not easy, but I do it every now and then. I do feel like I am getting old. Time is flying. I'm not really worried
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If Khoza were a fridge magnet he’d knock all those adorable little Nelson Mandela magnets into the icebox.
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since FIFA took a stand against racially divided football and helped to inspire the final story against apartheid
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They put someone like Nelson Mandela in jail because he said all people are of the same worth. Just imagine if that man had died in jail - people would not have known that people can be so forgiving. I have got to say that sport did that for us (South Africa) fantastically when we won the Rugby World Cu...
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The people of Africa learned the lesson of patience and endurance in their long struggle for freedom
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They put someone like Nelson Mandela in jail because he said all people are of the same worth. Just imagine if that man had died in jail - people would not have known that people can be so forgiving. I have got to say that sport did that for us (South Africa) fantastically when we won the Rugby World Cu...
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We feel privileged and humbled that South Africa that has been given the singular honor of being the African host country
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3 Cuban political prisoners this week delivered their congratulations to South African patriarch Nelson Mandela on this month's 20th anniversary of his release from prison
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The victory of democracy in South Africa is the common achievement of all humanity.
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In this connection (re the franchise and new constitution], Mr Nelson Mandela could play an important part ... I wish to put it plainly that the government has taken a firm decision to release Mr Mandela unconditionally. I am serious about bringing this matter to finality without delay.
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You may succeed in delaying, but never in preventing the transition of South Africa to a democracy.
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In this connection (re the franchise and new constitution], Mr Nelson Mandela could play an important part ... I wish to put it plainly that the government has taken a firm decision to release Mr Mandela unconditionally. I am serious about bringing this matter to finality without delay.
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And nine days later, Nelson Mandela walked out.
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I'd like to thank the Academy for this honor. Congratulations to Matt Damon on his nomination. I'm especially grateful to Clint Eastwood, 'Invictus' producer, Lori McCreary, and the entire cast and crew of 'Invictus.' Most importantly, thank you to Nelson Mandela for his encouragement, his blessing and ...
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The nine days between [my speech to Parliament] and the release of Nelson Mandela on 11 February changed South Africa forever
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Nelson Mandela? What a c***. Terry Waite? B******. I dunno, you lend some people a fiver, you never see them again.
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I knew the world's press was there, not because they wanted to hear me speak, but because they wanted to witness the release of Nelson Mandela. But I wanted them to focus on the fundamental decisions we had taken and to judge them on their merits, and not have the whole package overshadowed.
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Sooner or later I was going to do play Nelson Mandela
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I spend my life singing, so to get a spoken word Grammy comes as a shock, especially since I was up against Nelson Mandela, Ed Asner and David Hyde Pierce
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There was a strong east wind blowing that caused chop but apart from that it was a great swim and great preparation for the international 7km Nelson Mandela Bay Bell Buoy swim that will take place in Port Elizabeth during the Easter MTN Nelson Mandela Bay Splash Festival
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Neil Morrissey? Neil Morrissey? Wow. That’s quite a step up from Men Behaving Badly. I mean, Tony could be a little thoughtless — but abusing Nelson Mandela’s wife... That’s more than ‘badly’.
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2010 is also an important year for us, because we will be marking the 20th anniversary of the release of Nelson Mandela from prison, which kick-started dramatic political changes. The decades of the struggle against apartheid by South Africans, supported by Africa and the world, had yielded results
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The team has to look at deteriorating buildings, not just in the Port Elizabeth city centre, but throughout the entire Nelson Mandela Bay, including Uitenhage, Despatch, our townships and the northern areas, in order to ensure the heritage – and therefore the dignity, pride and history of our city – is ...
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