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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
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
South African politician Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies aged 95
The founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party also served as minister of home affairs
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Gary Younge observes how attitudes to race are changing in Ireland, Britain and elsewhere
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
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
Dubliner whose daughter was murdered by white supremacists dies in Johannesburg
John Keane, who left Ireland for Africa as teenager, was 92
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
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
South Africans seek to harness hope after rugby victory
Success has punctured air of national despondency by underlining togetherness
Chester Williams obituary: A determined, persistent rugby pioneer
The South African wing became only the third non-white player to line out for Springboks
‘There’s so much soul there... the townships are the future’
Wild Geese: Frank Gormley, Cape Town, South Africa
Magashule on a mission to win votes for ANC
Can political grandstanding and free T-shirts make up for the corruption scandals?
South Africa to eradicate corruption, Ramaphosa vows
Move part of strategy to attract foreign investment
Activists mark 100 years since birth of Mandela
March from Famine Memorial marks centenary of South African leader’s birth
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
Madikizela-Mandela funeral attended by tens of thousands
Last-minute compromise between family and ANC enabled party to address mourners
Tributes paid to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
South Africa to give anti-apartheid icon and ex-wife of late Nelson Mandela a state funeral
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
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
Group founded by Nelson Mandela to promote 52 grassroots organisations
Supporting community organisations was response to growth of xenophobia, nationalism and populism
My biggest challenge was how to reinvent the business
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Obituary: Ahmed Kathrada
South African freedom fighter spent 18 years in prison with the late South African president Nelson Mandela
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
John Kerry to receive Tipperary International Peace Award
US secretary of state joins list of past winners including Nelson Mandela and Bob Geldof
Cape Town Letter: Mandela legacy victim of populist politics
Increasingly divisive SA president Jacob Zuma in opposition sights prior to election
COP21: Mary Robinson ‘hopeful’ of climate agreement in Paris
Former president expresses sorrow at use of ‘language of war’ in wake of Paris attacks
FW de Klerk tells audience qualities needed to make peace
Former South African president says politicians follow but statesmen lead
Obama: Africa’s presidents-for-life threaten democracy
Obama in Ethopia makes case for African leaders to respect term limits
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?
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
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
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