Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital
As we reported on June 8, former South African President Nelson Mandela had been hospitalized for a recurring lunch infection. Thankfully, after several weeks, Mandela has been discharged from the hospital in the capital, Pretoria. President Jacob Zuma released a statement Sunday that “f
The First family visit Nelson Mandela’s jail cell
In the midst of Nelson Mandela’s fight for his life, the White House has released a powerful photograph of President Obama and his family visiting the former South African president Nelson Mandela’s cell, during their trip to South Africa in late June. In the above picture, the First f
Nelson Mandela’s daughters visit him in the hospital
Former South African President Nelson Mandela, who was hospitalized late last week for a serious lung infection, is reportedly “stable.” His wife, Graca Machel, 67, recently canceled a trip to the U.K. for the London Hunger Sunmit and his daughters Ndileka Mandela and Makaziwe Mand
Nelson Mandela back in hospital
Nelson Mandela, 94, has been admitted to the hospital with a lung infection, the office of South African President Jacob Zuma says. According to a statement on the former South African president’s website, he had a lung infection for several days. His condition began to deteriorate on Saturd
Documentaries and movies celebrating Nelson Mandela’s life
Nelson Mandela, a former president of South Africa, was arguably one of the world’s most influential leaders. Click continue for a summary of great movies and documentaries that have honored his life to date. Nelson Mandela: Free at Last: An 80-minute documentary on Nelson Mandela’
Nelson Mandela, Sidney Poitier, and other great black men in history
As reported earlier this week, the world stood still as Nelson Mandela, the former South African president, was once again hospitalized due to pneumonia. Today, reports indicate that Mandela is comfortable and able to breathe without problems as he continues to respond to heavy treatments. Thr
World Leaders Meet Mandela (photos)
Nelson Mandela, 94, the former South African president, was admitted to a hospital on Saturday, March 9, for a scheduled medical check-up and doctors say there is no cause for “alarm.” The anti-apartheid leader has made quite an impact around the world. Scroll below for a look back