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Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim crafted a magnificent new culture for South Africa

Adolph Johannes Brand was born on 9 October 1934 in Cape Town. He would become better known as Dollar Brand and then Abdullah Ibrahim, an artist of mixed ethnic descent who personified the city’s multiculturalism and represented it on the world’s stages.

The Conversation

Words of Wisdom on Letting Go: “If you can't change something, change your attitude.” — The life-changing wisdom most people ignore until stress, regret, and frustration begin controlling their happiness

Words of Wisdom on Letting Go: If you can't change something, change your attitude—because mindset shapes destiny more than circumstances. Modern psychology, personal growth research, and timeless wisdom agree. Stress falls when acceptance rises. Resilience grows when perspective changes. Success begins within. The most powerful life lesson today is simple:…

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Free Nelson Mandela review – this gripping documentary pulls no punches

A revelatory look at the sprawling tale of the decades-long struggle against apartheid. It’s a nuanced tale that brutally emphasises the personal cost of Mandela’s resistance

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Woman recalls it being spelled Chic-fil-A. Then she tracks down some old newspaper clippings: ‘Mandela Effect’

A woman purchased a subscription for an archive newspaper website. Then she discovered a number of plausible spellings that seemingly spelled out the origin of multiple Mandela effects. Mghost (@m_gh0st) posted a video with more than 281,000 views. In it, she explained that she went down a rabbit hole of…

The Mary Sue

TV tonight: a brilliant series about Nelson Mandela’s fight for freedom

Those who knew him tell the remarkable story in a three-parter. Plus: a juicy drama about the scandalous Mitford sisters. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Russia's opposition looks for a leader as new party launches in Berlin

Around 71% of Russians approve of President Vladimir Putin, according to the state-run pollster VCIOM. Yet a newly founded opposition party in exile believes it can help shape Russia's political future. How realistic are its ambitions?

Euronews

‘Once, Mandela was seen as the devil incarnate’: the TV show laying bare the true struggle against apartheid

From the activist who knew him as ‘Uncle Nelson’ to the campaigner who would go on to become a cabinet member, we talk to those involved in the struggle – and who feature in an eye-opening new documentary

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This Week in History: From rigged elections to World Cup fever

Explore how major events between 8 and 14 June were captured on The Independent’s front pages

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: 'There is nothing more dangerous than a...' Life lessons on human nature, anger and shame by first Black president of South Africa

Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela highlights the impact of humiliation on human behavior. The quote explains how shame, rejection, and loss of dignity can influence actions and decisions. It remains relevant in families, workplaces, communities, and society. The words of Nelson Mandela also reflect lessons from his own…

The Economic Times

On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key events

On This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-Day invasion preparations in 1944, Operation Blue Star in 1984, the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in 1981 and Robert F. Kennedy's assassination in 1968. It also marks…

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it...” — Could the secret to greatness be conquering fear rather than avoiding it? Discover the timeless wisdom of courage, resilience, leadership, and personal growth from the legendary author of Long Walk to Freedom

Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” This powerful Nelson Mandela quote reveals a timeless truth about courage, resilience, leadership, personal growth, and success. Fear visits every life. Great people do not escape it. They…

The Economic Times

Former Dutch environmentalist who took controversial job at Tata Steel fired for far-right links

Dutch newspaper NRC revealed Pols had been a member of the far-right South African Afrikaner Studente Front (ASF) movement during his time as a student.

Euronews

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.”

Some quotes feel important because they sound grand. Others stay alive because they feel personal. Nelson Mandela’s words seem to belong to the second category. At first glance, the quote appears to be speaking only about language. Someone reads it and may think it is a simple observation about communication.…

The Times of India

The one photo of Nelson Mandela the world needed: why Jillian Edelstein went against the grain to shoot this portrait of the South African icon

The story behind the Mandela portrait that defied expectation, now brought to life at a new immersive London experience

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Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: ‘To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that…’ Timeless quote on freedom and purpose by South African antiapartheid activist

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black president, championed freedom beyond personal liberation. His powerful words highlight that true freedom involves respecting and enhancing the liberty of others. Mandela's legacy continues to inspire global movements for justice and equality. His philosophy underscores freedom as a collective responsibility, demanding empathy and accountability…

The Guardian - UK

Hard hats, AI and a fake pandemic: the group of former world leaders practising to save the world

A group set up by Nelson Mandela known as the Elders met in Kenya to model a health emergency – and found much still needs to be done, as the subsequent Ebola outbreak has shown

Marie Claire

Queen Elizabeth "Was Happy to Puncture the Balloons" Of Stuffed-Shirt Courtiers, Says Royal Biographer

Author Robert Hardman wrote that the late Queen would "metaphorically roll her eyes" at certain aspects of royal life.

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.”

Some ideas still stand out in a world where success is often measured by money, accomplishments, or fame. These ideas are simple and deep. One of these ideas comes from Nelson Mandela, whose life and work changed not only South Africa but also how people around the world talk about…

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Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti facing ‘escalating abuse’ in Israeli jails

‘Palestine’s Mandela’ suffers three recent attacks including assault where prison guards set a dog on him, lawyer says

The Conversation

Nelson Mandela was a towering global symbol – but how effective was he as a president?

Nelson Mandela remains one of the most revered political leaders of modern times. He is widely credited with guiding South Africa through a peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy. He embodied racial reconciliation, and lent moral authority to a fragile new state. Yet admiration for Mandela the symbol has often…

The Conversation

Fink Haysom fought tirelessly for justice and reconciliation – in South Africa and on the global stage

The preamble of the South African constitution of 1996 starts as follows:

The Independent UK

The trip that convinced me it’s worth flying to South Africa for winter sun

When Jon Sopel was invited to a wedding in Franschhoek, he groaned at the thought of flying 6,000 miles – but after a few days in the country, he came away with a completely new outlook

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51 Stories About Glitches, Déjà Vu, The Mandela Effect And Other Mysterious True Experiences

Reality should be fairly stable... But every now and then, the universe seems to play a few tricks on us. We see things or people that surely should not be there, or experience moments that make absolutely no sense at all. People have been sharing the times the Mandela Effect…

The Independent UK

Harry Enfield called BBC Two controller ‘stupid coward’ after sketches were axed

Comedian starred in sketch show ‘Harry and Paul’ from 2007 until 2012

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In photos: Jesse Jackson's life, activism and politics

His career in activism and politics coincided with a national transformation in civil rights and inequality

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