Nelson Mandela

Benjamin Zephaniah, poet and author, dies aged 65

Dub poet known for his works about refugees played Jeremiah Jesus in hit TV show Peaky Blinders

Thu Dec 07 2023 - 18:07

Government must support re-establishment of UN Special Committee against apartheid

A consensus has developed across global civil society that ‘the apartheid crime’ continues to occur in Palestine

Wed Sept 20 2023 - 06:00

South African politician Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies aged 95

The founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party also served as minister of home affairs

Sat Sept 09 2023 - 10:02

Gary Younge interview: ‘My mum was a single parent with three kids and therefore we were supposed to be into drugs’

Gary Younge observes how attitudes to race are changing in Ireland, Britain and elsewhere

Sat Mar 11 2023 - 05:00

The Irishman who fought with Mandela for freedom

Born to Irish immigrant parents in Johannesburg in 1915, Michael Harmel was an important anti-apartheid activist

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 00:00

Apartheid timeline: Key dates in the end of white rule in South Africa

Nelson Mandela and seven others were sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 12:59

Dubliner whose daughter was murdered by white supremacists dies in Johannesburg

John Keane, who left Ireland for Africa as teenager, was 92

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 15:03

Lustful leaders: The good, the bad and the narcissistic

What drives those who dominate in business and politics is the focus of a new book

Fri Nov 06 2020 - 05:13

Global capitalist system a bigger threat than coronavirus, Naidoo says

Ex-Amnesty chief says today’s problems will seem like a ‘picnic’ in future if climate change not addressed

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 10:42

South Africans seek to harness hope after rugby victory

Success has punctured air of national despondency by underlining togetherness

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 14:01

Chester Williams obituary: A determined, persistent rugby pioneer

The South African wing became only the third non-white player to line out for Springboks

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 01:00

‘There’s so much soul there... the townships are the future’

Wild Geese: Frank Gormley, Cape Town, South Africa

Fri Aug 02 2019 - 05:34

Magashule on a mission to win votes for ANC

Can political grandstanding and free T-shirts make up for the corruption scandals?

Sat May 04 2019 - 06:00

South Africa to eradicate corruption, Ramaphosa vows

Move part of strategy to attract foreign investment

Tue Oct 23 2018 - 18:08

Activists mark 100 years since birth of Mandela

March from Famine Memorial marks centenary of South African leader’s birth

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 20:47

South Africa’s star is rising, says former finance minister Trevor Manuel

Now the country’s economic envoy, the politician is on a mission to boost investment in SA

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 03:15

Madikizela-Mandela funeral attended by tens of thousands

Last-minute compromise between family and ANC enabled party to address mourners

Sun Apr 15 2018 - 17:10

Tributes paid to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela

South Africa to give anti-apartheid icon and ex-wife of late Nelson Mandela a state funeral

Tue Apr 03 2018 - 19:57

Decadent Theatre company to stage excerpts from hostage drama in Cork Prison

McGuinness play ‘Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me’ is inspired by Brian Keenan’s kidnapping in Beirut

Sun Feb 18 2018 - 14:11

South Africa: Ramaphosa’s triumph

Ramaphosa is a creature of the system, and an unlikely exponent of shock therapy. But he is South Africa’s best bet

Wed Dec 20 2017 - 00:02

Group founded by Nelson Mandela to promote 52 grassroots organisations

Supporting community organisations was response to growth of xenophobia, nationalism and populism

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 19:29

My biggest challenge was how to reinvent the business

Inside Track: Nicola McGrane, managing director and founder, Conference Partners

Fri Apr 21 2017 - 05:34

Obituary: Ahmed Kathrada

South African freedom fighter spent 18 years in prison with the late South African president Nelson Mandela

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:36

World Cup exploits defined the brilliance of Joost Van der Westhuizen

One of the greatest ever scrumhalves has died aged 45 from motor neurone disease

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 14:26

John Kerry to receive Tipperary International Peace Award

US secretary of state joins list of past winners including Nelson Mandela and Bob Geldof

Wed Aug 03 2016 - 14:06

Cape Town Letter: Mandela legacy victim of populist politics

Increasingly divisive SA president Jacob Zuma in opposition sights prior to election

Wed Dec 30 2015 - 01:00

COP21: Mary Robinson ‘hopeful’ of climate agreement in Paris

Former president expresses sorrow at use of ‘language of war’ in wake of Paris attacks

Sun Nov 29 2015 - 16:45

Towering figure in New Zealand rugby

Jonah Lomu: May 12th, 1975 - November 18th, 2015

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 01:00

FW de Klerk tells audience qualities needed to make peace

Former South African president says politicians follow but statesmen lead

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 01:00

Obama: Africa’s presidents-for-life threaten democracy

Obama in Ethopia makes case for African leaders to respect term limits

Wed Jul 29 2015 - 01:00

Farewell old friend – we’ll miss you (if not the tinnitus)

Land Rover’s Defender is on the way out. Will a new one be able to match it for charm and capability?

Thu Apr 16 2015 - 13:05

Mandela’s sequel to ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ to be published

Book likely to tackle divorce from Winnie and why he stood down after a single term

Wed Mar 25 2015 - 01:00

Friday interview: ‘I hope I’m never deliberately rude, I hope I’m direct’

Former Unilever chief, Niall FitzGerald, who wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty in the name of product research

Fri Mar 13 2015 - 02:00

Ban Ki-moon to receive Tipperary International Peace Award

UN secretary-general praised for tackling climate change, conflicts and natural disasters

Mon Feb 23 2015 - 16:04