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Nelson Mandela is in permanent vegetative state facing impending death, court files reveal

Nelson Mandela is being kept alive by a breathing machine and faces “impending death”, a South African court documents reveal.…

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Mandla Mandela: Nelson Mandela’s grandson accused of illegal grave tampering

Members of Nelson Mandela's family have laid a criminal complaint against former South African president’s grandson Mandla Mandela. According to…

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Barack Obama tours Nelson Mandela’s Robben Island jail

President Barack Obama has toured South Africa’s Robben Island - the jail in which Nelson Mandela was kept for 18…

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Barack Obama praises Nelson Mandela as an ‘inspiration to the world’ during South Africa visit

President Barack Obama has praised Nelson Mandela as "an inspiration to the world", during his visit to South Africa. Barack…

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Barack Obama arrives in South Africa amid vigils for Nelson Mandela

President Barack Obama has landed in South Africa, the second stop in his three-country tour of Africa, amid vigils for…

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Barack Obama Africa tour begins in Senegal

President Barack Obama has arrived in Senegal on the first leg of a three-nation tour of Africa. This is Barack…

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Nelson Mandela’s death expected in South Africa as President Jacob Zuma cancels Mozambique trip

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has cancelled a trip to Mozambique on Thursday after visiting former leader Nelson Mandela, 94,…

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Nelson Mandela close to death: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba prays for his peaceful end

Leading South African cleric Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has prayed for ex-President Nelson Mandela's "peaceful end" as he remains in a…

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Nelson Mandela’s health status UPDATE: Former president’s medical condition remains unchanged

Former President Nelson Mandela's medical condition remains unchanged, the South African government has announced. Nelson Mandela, 94, has been in…

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Nelson Mandela in critical condition in hospital

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has become critically ill in hospital, President Jacob Zuma has announced. Jacob Zuma said…

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Nelson Mandela responding to treatment

South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela is "responding better" to treatment in hospital, President Jacob Zuma has said. Jacob Zuma…

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Nelson Mandela health update: Former South African president still in serious condition in Pretoria hospital

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, remains in a serious but stable condition in a Pretoria hospital, the latest…

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Nelson Mandela hospitalized in serious condition

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been admitted to hospital with a lung infection. Nelson Mandela, 94, is in…

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Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital after treatment for pneumonia

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from Pretoria hospital after treatment for pneumonia, the government has announced.…

12 years ago

Nelson Mandela health status: Churches across South Africa holding prayers for Madiba’s recovery

Churches across South Africa are holding prayers for former President Nelson Mandela, who has been in hospital for four days…

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Nelson Mandela re-admitted to hospital with recurrence of lung infection

Nelson Mandela has been re-admitted to hospital in South Africa with a recurrence of a lung infection. A statement from…

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Rachel Lundell: Nelson Mandela’s secret love

Rachel Lundell, mother of rock chick Jo Wood, has revealed how as a teenager she stole the heart of Nelson…

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Being Mandela: Nelson Mandela’s granddaughters star in COZI TV reality show

Swati Dlamini and Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway, Nelson Mandela's granddaughters, are set to star in a reality television programme called Being Mandela.…

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Nelson Mandela in hospital for Christmas

Former South Africa's President Nelson Mandela will spend Christmas in hospital, a government statement has said. Nelson Mandela, 94, was…

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Nelson Mandela undergoes gallstones removal surgery

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, has had an operation to remove gallstones, a government statement says. The operation…

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Nelson Mandela suffers from lung infection

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, is being treated for a lung infection, the president's office has said. This…

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Nelson Mandela in hospital to undergo tests

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's former leader, has been admitted to hospital in the capital Pretoria to undergo tests, officials say.…

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Nelson Mandela banknote goes into circulation in South Africa

The first banknotes featuring the face of former President Nelson Mandela have gone into circulation in South Africa. They are…

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Mike du Toit, the mastermind of white supremacist plot to kill Nelson Mandela, convicted of treason

Mike du Toit, the mastermind of a white supremacist plot to kill Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, has…

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South Africa celebrates Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday

Former South Africa’s President Nelson Mandela is celebrating 94th birthday on Wednesday and some 12 million schoolchildren across the country…

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