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‘I’m gonna be Suzy’: Eddie Izzard announces new name

Izzard says she has wanted the name “since I was ten”

Evening Standard

Inside abandoned 'Alcatraz' home to murderers including killer who butchered 100

The abandoned Islas Marias prison, once dubbed Mexico's answer to Alcatraz, was almost impossible to escape thanks to its remote island location surrounded by shark-infested waters

Daily Mirror

Cunard online exhibition features Hollywood stars and cruise ship passenger memories

The Sea Views exhibition has been curated by British photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney

Wales Online

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Hollywood stars and cruise ship passenger memories feature in photo exhibition

Former passengers sent in their holiday snaps for the digital exhibition.

The Independent UK

New details point to CIA role in Nelson Mandela's 1962 arrest

The report adds to evidence that JFK's administration aided capture of the civil rights leader.

Axios

Stevie Wonder set to be awarded Freedom of Newcastle as music legend hailed for Martin Luther King campaign

The Motown icon could join the likes of Sir Bobby Robson and Nelson Mandela in being awarded the city's highest civic honour by Newcastle City Council

Chronicle Live

Why young people in every sphere – not just business and politics – should learn to lead

Leadership is most commonly held to be the ability to motivate others to achieve set goals. For some, this means being heroic and special. The world stood still when Nelson Mandela died. His achievements alone – the freedom fighter turned political prisoner, the first black president of South Africa, the…

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Five takeaways from Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address

The South African president spoke about poverty, hope and resilience in his annual speech.

Al Jazeera

Beyoncé is going on a world tour. Why she shouldn't ignore Africa

Beyoncé announced her highly anticipated Renaissance World Tour on the first day of Black History Month – an annual observance in the US that honours the African diaspora. Social media erupted and ticketing websites crashed briefly as fans worldwide rushed to secure tickets. Following her record-setting 32nd win at the…

The Conversation

Catholic Church opposed to Midlothian primary school closure

Councillors were reminded of the words of the late South African leader Nelson Mandela who called education "the most powerful weapon with which we can change the world"

Edinburgh Live

South Africa and Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa's foreign policy explained

January was a busy diplomatic month for South Africa. The country hosted Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US treasury secretary Janet Yellen. Josep Borrell, vice-president of the European Commission, was also in town.

The Conversation

Meghan Markle was 'hounded out of royal family' claims Nelson Mandela's granddaughter

Ndileka Mandela said she 'unequivocally' supports the Sussex's stance and claimed they have brought to light the 'unsavoury realities' of The Firm that Meghan was 'hounded' out of

Daily Mirror

The 'greatest one-liner in World Cup history' becomes social media hit with hundreds of thousands viewing video again

Francois Pienaar uttered the words which formed part of a film epic too

Wales Online

Russia rekindles old friendship with South Africa, its ally against apartheid

The recent announcement that the South African, Russian and Chinese navies will conduct joint exercises off the east coast of South Africa between February 17 and 27, has alarmed the United States. Washington has condemned the decision as the exercises would appear to compromise South African neutrality in the diplomatic…

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The Independent UK

How Nelson Mandela’s former prison guard is keeping his legacy alive

Friendship formed four decades ago shows virtue of treating inmates with dignity, Liam James finds

ABC News

Mother's death in custody raises prison healthcare concerns as family demands answers

The heartbroken family of a young woman who died in custody are trying to piece together what happened and say questions must be answered about her medical care in the lead up to her death.

Evening Standard

Marco Masotti interview: Rugby needs global super league to entice US investment

Sharks owner with a stake in Saracens sets out his vision for the future of the sport

Al Jazeera

Frene Ginwala: First democratic S African parliament speaker dies

Frene Noshir Ginwala, called the ‘torchbearer’ of the post-apartheid parliament, dies aged 90 after suffering a stroke.

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Madosini, a South African national treasure whose music kept a rich history alive

Renowned African musician, songwriter and storyteller Latozi “Madosini” Mphahleni passed away late in 2022. The cultural and indigenous music activist, who laughed as often as she played, was loved by everyone she met. She has left behind a rich legacy of Xhosa music, heritage and history. She also taught and…

Daily Mirror

New Love Island villa overlooks prison where Nelson Mandela spent jail term

The Love Island villa waiting to house the latest batch of fame-seeking singletons overlooks one of South Africa's most famous prisons, where the late Nelson Mandela spent the last part of his jail term

Daily Mirror

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter defends Harry and Meghan and blasts Sussex 'persecution'

The couple's new Netflix show, Live to Lead, takes a look at influential leaders throughout history and includes a quote from anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela

The Independent UK

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter accuses Harry and Meghan of ‘using’ his legacy

Ndileka Mandela claims the Duke and Duchess of Sussex never ‘properly met’ her grandfather

Evening Standard

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter criticises Harry and Meghan for using his words in Netflix show

She asked ‘what relevance’ the anti-apartheid leader had to the couple’s latest series

Daily Mirror

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter slams Meghan and Harry's 'deeply upsetting' TV show

Ndileka Mandela praised the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for having the courage to break away from the Royal Family when she spoke to an Australian newspaper

Reuters

Jail time hardened Lula's resolve to tackle poverty over profit

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 580-day stretch behind bars imbued him with a renewed sense of social justice, the leftist's allies and confidants said, convincing him of the need to prioritize ending poverty over boosting profits.

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