# Nelson Mandela

The New Yorker honours Nelson Mandela with striking cover image

RIP.

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Dec 6th 2013, 8:01 AM

Nelson Mandela: A life in pictures

The former president of South Africa, who spent 27 years in prison, has died.

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Dec 6th 2013, 7:50 AM

In pictures: Mandela's Irish visits

The South African leader visited Ireland on three occasions, most recently for the Special Olympics in 2003.

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Dec 6th 2013, 2:37 AM

"He taught us how to come together and believe in ourselves": The world reacts to Mandela's death

From Obama, Clinton and Ban Ki-moon to Bill Gates, Bono and Pelé — figures from around the world have been paying tribute…

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Dec 6th 2013, 1:24 AM

President Higgins: ‘A tower of inspiration for all those struggling for justice'

“Lives around the world have been changed forever, and hopes kindled, by his transformational life and enduring legacy.”

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Dec 6th 2013, 12:04 AM

Obama: "He no longer belongs to us. He belongs to the ages."

Speaking from the White House, the US President said the anti-apartheid hero had achieved “more than could be expected of any man”.

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Dec 5th 2013, 11:14 PM

# News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

The death of Nelson Mandela has dominated today’s headlines. Barack Obama said the leader had achieved “more than could be expected of any man”.

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Dec 5th 2013, 10:45 PM

# Obituary

Nelson Mandela: Prisoner, president and father of 'Rainbow Nation'

The former president of South Africa, who spent 27 years in prison, inspired a nation and the world.

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Dec 5th 2013, 10:41 PM

Nelson Mandela still 'quite ill' and cannot talk

The South African’s ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela spoke to a local newspaper about the former president’s condition.

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Nov 18th 2013, 8:08 AM

# new fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Today everyone’s talking about girl, one, falling to her death, David Frost’s death, sarin gas used in Syria and Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital.

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Sep 1st 2013, 8:36 PM

# Oops

George H.W. Bush spokesman apologises in Mandela 'death' gaffe

Bush spokesman Jim McGrath circulated a prepared statement expressing Bush’s sorrow at the “death” of Mandela.

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Sep 1st 2013, 6:28 PM

Confirmed: Nelson Mandela leaves hospital and returns home

The 95-year-old legend’s condition has been described as ‘critical and, at times, unstable’.

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Sep 1st 2013, 9:50 AM

Update: Nelson Mandela still in hospital, earlier reports 'incorrect'

Reports this morning suggested that the 95-year-old has left hospital almost three months after being admitted.

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Aug 31st 2013, 7:36 AM

Mandela occasionally 'unstable' but showing resilience

A statement from the South African president today said 95-year-old Mandela remains in a critical but stable condition.

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Aug 24th 2013, 12:36 PM

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Monday

Everyone’s talking about the Royal baby, a judgment against a government minister and tragedy on the roads and in the water.

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Jul 22nd 2013, 10:13 PM

Nelson Mandela showing 'sustained improvement'

The latest statement from the Office of the Presidency in South Africa says the 95-year-old is still in a critical condition.

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Jul 22nd 2013, 4:31 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Jul 18th 2013, 8:49 AM

Nelson Mandela 'responding to treatment'

The 94-year-old has been in hospital for over a month.

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Jul 11th 2013, 1:57 PM

# you told us

Top readers' comments of the week

Here’s our round-up of the best, the most interesting and the most commented-on pieces from the past week. Did you make it in?

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Jul 6th 2013, 11:00 AM

President Zuma: 'Doctors deny Mandela is in a vegetative state'

Earlier, media reports suggested that doctors had suggested turning off the former leader’s life support.

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Jul 4th 2013, 10:19 PM

Doctors advised family to turn off Nelson Mandela's life support

The advice is contained in legal documents dated 26 June.

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Jul 4th 2013, 4:46 PM

Nelson Mandela still 'critical but stable' in hospital

Meanwhile, a bitter family feud continues to be played out in public, complete with allegations of adultery, grave tampering and siblings born out of wedlock.

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Jul 4th 2013, 1:42 PM

Mandela grandson ordered to return disputed family remains

More than a dozen members of the revered former South African leader’s family had backed the court effort to have the remains returned.

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Jul 3rd 2013, 3:17 PM

Shops cashing in on Mandela illness with merchandise

Shoppers are now buying books about his life in bulk as well as t-shirts sporting his apartheid prison number and portraits.

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Jul 3rd 2013, 7:30 AM

Mandela family tries to end gravesite row

The anti-apartheid hero is ill in hospital in South Africa, but a family feud is said to have broken out over his burial site.

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Jul 1st 2013, 7:16 PM

# need to know

The Evening Fix... now with added deadly science tricks

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

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Jun 29th 2013, 8:01 PM

Obama to meet Mandela's family - but won't visit him in hospital

Barack and Michelle Obama will meet privately with members of Mandela’s family to offer their thoughts and prayers, a US official said.

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Jun 29th 2013, 11:05 AM

# Obama in Africa

Obama flies to South Africa hoping to pay homage to Mandela

The US president is unlikely to meet his “personal hero”, the former South African leader who is still critically ill in hospital.

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Jun 28th 2013, 9:04 AM

Watch the animated life and times of Nelson Mandela

A series of animated videos tell the story of Madiba’s life, from birth to today.

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Jun 27th 2013, 9:23 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.

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Jun 27th 2013, 4:52 PM

Nelson Mandela's condition 'improved during the night'

The anti-apartheid legend was visited by the current South African president earlier today.

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Jun 27th 2013, 1:47 PM

SA President cancels business trip to be near an ailing Mandela

An Australian minister has apologised for making a serious gaffe, telling a business dinner Mandela had died.

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Jun 27th 2013, 8:42 AM

Reports: Nelson Mandela 'on life support'

The former President of South Africa was admitted to hospital due to recurring lung problems.

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Jun 26th 2013, 9:13 PM

# SAFRICA

South African archbishop prays for a 'peaceful end' for Mandela

Nelson Mandela is being treated in a hospital in Pretoria for a recurring lung infection.

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Jun 26th 2013, 7:55 AM

South Africa prays for Madiba: former president still 'critical' in Pretoria hospital

The 94-year-old has been in hospital since 8 June.

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Jun 24th 2013, 1:38 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day…

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Jun 24th 2013, 8:40 AM

Nelson Mandela's condition 'has become critical' in the past 24 hours

President Jacob Zuma has issued a statement this evening.

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Jun 23rd 2013, 8:48 PM

Nelson Mandela's ambulance broke down on way to hospital

South African president Jacob Zuma confirmed the incident this morning, but said the 94-year-old former president suffered no harm.

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Jun 22nd 2013, 12:40 PM

# SOI

18 images that will remind you how amazing the Special Olympics opening ceremony was

It’s 10 years ago today since the 2003 Games got going at Croke Park.

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Jun 21st 2013, 8:00 AM