UNCOVERED: 2 - The Untold Story

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness

Family members say renowned South African jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim has died at age 91

The Independent UK · Jun 15

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 · Jun 15

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:…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

‘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

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11

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 · Jun 11

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 · Jun 7

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 · Jun 4

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 · Jun 4

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 · Jun 3

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 · May 26