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    SOUTH AFRICA: Mandela quotes inspire the nation 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 19th October 2011 07:45 PM

    His release from prison in 1990 gave hope to millions of South African men and women. His words that they longed to utter could now be said openly without fear of being persecuted. Nthambeleni Gabara takes a look at the words of a man that not only inspired the country, but the world.

    When Nelson Mandela began his journey in the liberation struggle as a member of the African National Congress (ANC) in 1944, his wise words were banned by the apartheid regime. Quoting him and other banned ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: Mandela an inspiration to humanity 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 18th July 2011 02:04 PM

    By Nthambeleni Gabara

    Giyani - Limpopo MEC for Housing and Local Government, Soviet Lekganyane, described the man of the day, former President Nelson Mandela as a source of inspiration to humanity.

    The iconic world leader, Madiba, who was born on 18 July 1918 in the former Transkei homeland, turns 93 today. ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: Zuma to visit Mandela in Qunu 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 18th July 2011 02:00 PM

    Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela will get a special visit from President Jacob Zuma today, who will present him with an architect’s impression of the Nelson Mandela Legacy Bridge.

    Mandela is spending his birthday at his home in Qunu. Earlier on, school children countrywide sang ‘happy birthday’ for Mandela. ...

    WORLD: Mandela's Birthday Celebrated 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 18th July 2011 12:54 PM

    South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela, is celebrating his 93rd birthday, as people all over the world honor his life by giving back to their own communities.

    The United Nations designated ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: Madiba – SA’s living heritage 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 15th July 2011 10:03 AM

    Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela, who will be celebrating his 93rd birthday in a few days, has been described as a living heritage by the National Heritage Council of South Africa.

    “The National Heritage Council of South Africa wishes ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: Zuma receives Makana award 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 13th July 2011 07:07 PM

    Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has something to smile about today: he has been bestowed with the Freedom of Makana Award in Grahamstown.

    The Makana Municipality says the award, which is its highest ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: Bikers for Mandela Day to honour Samora Machel 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 12th July 2011 08:03 PM

    Pretoria - The late commander-in-chief of the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO), Samora Machel, will be honoured during this year's Bikers for Mandela Day trip.

    The bikers began their 2 200-km tour this morning at Montecasino in Johannesburg and they will ride through ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: Tutu wishes Mandela happy birthday 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 12th July 2011 07:28 PM

    By Francis Hweshe

    Cape Town - Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has praised former President and world icon Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, and wished a happy birthday in advance.

    Tutu said South Africa was where it was today because of Nelson Mandela, who championed reconciliation.

    Mandela, also fondly known by his clan ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: Let's sing in honour of Mandela 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 12th July 2011 07:19 PM

    By Gabi Khumalo

    Johannesburg - Next week Monday at 8:05am, about 12 million school children will send one message in one voice through a song in honour of Tata Madiba.

    The Nelson Mandela Foundation, in conjunction with the Department of Basic Education, LeadSA, SABC and ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: Monaco royal couple meets with Zuma 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 7th July 2011 03:18 PM
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    By Kemantha Govender

    Durban - There was a very light hearted atmosphere on Wednesday when President Jacob Zuma and his wife Thobeka Madiba briefly hosted the royal Manaco couple.



    Zuma met with Prince Albert and Princess Charlene at the presidential residence, King's ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: Oprah honoured with education doctorate 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 25th June 2011 03:24 PM

    By Matona Fatman

    Bloemfontein - Over 4 000 people gathered at the Callie Human Centre at the University of the Free State on Friday to witness the awarding of an honorary doctorate in education to Oprah Winfrey.

    With all the decorum and earnestness characteristic of ...

    SOUTH AFRICA: Oprah fever grips Bloem 

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    BuaNews
    Published on 25th June 2011 03:17 PM

    By Matona Fatman

    Bloemfontein - What could possibly motivate varsity students to get up at 4am on a bitterly cold Friday morning? The thought of lectures or exams could force one back under the covers, but when one of the brightest stars of ...
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