Mandela

When Nelson Mandela was asked 15 years ago who should play him in a film version of his life, his reply was instant: Morgan Freeman.

Zurich - South Africa played its Nelson Mandela trump card at the very last moment to let the message ring out loudly: give it to us.

Mr Zuma praised his predecessors and said he would follow the policies of reconciliation between the races that Nelson Mandela had pursued.

People in the crowd appeared to be at the gig more to honor Mandela than to hear the music.

Nelson Mandela had just been released, and we met with him in a secret place and visited the prison where he had lived.

Nelson Mandela I cannot conceive of Israel withdrawing if Arab states do not recognize Israel , within secure borders .

That the revered Nelson Mandela's rainbow nation is now turning to a man of Mr Zuma's stamp may sharpen prejudices about Africa.

"It would be really a challenge to take him out on a cold winter day to go and watch football, " his grandson Mandla Mandela said.

It's frequently attributed to Nelson Mandela, the former South African president, and said to be an excerpt from his 1994 inaugural address.

Speaking at Sunday's ANC rally, former President Nelson Mandela did not endorse Zuma, and did not offer praise for his party's achievements.

Mr Gates and Mr Mandela are easy to admire. One hero that many AIDS activists have difficulty accepting, though, is George Bush junior.

The day Nelson Mandela told me and helped me was one of the happiest days of my life.

The next day, at the White House, I held a reception for Nelson Mandela with African-American religious leaders.

"After 1990, when Mandela walked out of that prison, we saw it as a beginning of the creation of a new South Africa, " he said.

Nelson Mandela has been a lawyer and a freedom fighter. A political prisoner, peacemaker and president.

Although Mandela has achieved near sainthood in his home country, it would be wrong to say there are no blemishes on his record.

"Hope" was to be released as part of an official World Cup album that will include a spoken message from Mr. Mandela.

TOWARDS the end of his 27 years in jail, Nelson Mandela began to yearn for a hotplate.

But Nelson Mandela broke down in tears yesterday as he told the world that his son had died of Aids.

Zenani turned 13 on Wednesday. She was one of Mandela's nine great-grandchildren.

Despite the decline of the organization he once led, Mandela is still considered a secular saint in South Africa and around the world.

Zenani Mandela, killed two days after her birthday, was one of Mandela's nine great-grandchildren.

Was it Nelson Mandela, with a steel-trap political sense sneaking out from under the surface charm and grace?

Our story began in the Pollsmoor Prison in South Africa, a place where Nelson Mandela spent several of his 27 years of incarceration.

"We applaud Mandela for coming out in this way and making Aids a family issue, " he said.

Mandela has issued a statement saying he did not write the foreword. Nor has he read the book.

Mandela recalled later that Lilliesleaf 'reminded me of the happiest days of my life, my days of childhood'.

Emmanuel Jal, a Sudanese hip-hop artist based in London who sang on Friday, said Mandela was "unique" among African leaders.

Earlier, the former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, described Albertina Sisulu as "one of the greatest South Africans" .

Mandela's favourite undercover base was a small hut among the outbuildings at Lilliesleaf Farm in the Rivonia suburb of Johannesburg.

"The family has asked for privacy as they mourn this tragedy, " said the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Nelson Mandela is sitting at home watching TV when he hears a knock at the door.

Yesterday Aids activists were quick to applaud Mr Mandela's decision to go public with the cause of his son's death.

AIDS was a threat to humanity, but like apartheid it would be beaten, Mr Mandela told reporters on Friday local time.

I met Nelson Mandela after he was released and asked him what he thought of Sun City.

But in the years since his retirement, Mandela has established himself as the African continent's foremost elder statesman as well.

Nelson Mandela When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat.

stone walls do not a prison make. Mandela was with us when he was in prison.

Nelson Mandela will miss today's World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa due to the death of his great-granddaughter.

Unlike South Africa's apartheid government when Nelson Mandela was released from prison, Burma's dictatorship is not in its death throes.

Nelson Mandela referred to Nkosi as an "icon of the struggle for life. "

The region was home to the Grandfather of the Nation, the one and only Nelson Mandela - born in a rural spot known as Qunu.

The model says she gave the stones to Jeremy Ratcliffe of the Nelson Mandela children's fund, telling him to do "some good" with them.

Zenani was one of Mr Mandela's nine great-grandchildren.

I never forgot how kind Mandela was. When he organized the ANC Youth League, I joined it as soon as I could.

Tribal elders might have his respect. Nelson Mandela would.

Mr Mandela promptly stole all his attention; South Africa's vastly bigger economy drew investment, press coverage, foreign plaudits.

Other famous politicians who have had the honor of ringing the bell include Nelson Mandela and Rudy Giuliani.

Rwanda's Kagame is no Nelson Mandela, but he actively seeks a sustainable outcome for his tattered nation.

South African leaders say anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela continues to recover after being hospitalized for a recurring lung infection.

I held my newborn in my arms and said she was a true Mandela.

In 1995 Nelson Mandela presented him with a United Nations Global 500 Award for outstanding environmental achievement.

Then we turned on the television and watched Nelson Mandela take the last steps in his long walk to freedom.

Initially, Mandela was admonished by the ANC executive for his off-the-cuff, unapproved statement, but not for long.

Mr Mandela saw the Lockerbie deal as one of his biggest foreign policy achievements.

But Mandela has used his post-presidency to address some of these shortcomings.

When Nelson Mandela came in the 1950s to meet the band she sang with, she sat quietly in the corner and let the men do the talking.

Everyone loved Mr Mandela, whites as well as blacks, for his calm dignity and generous spirit of reconciliation.

From Nigeria, I flew to Arusha, Tanzania, to the Burundi peace talks, which Nelson Mandela had been chairing.

Mandela's death will be a national trauma, a moment of critical soul searching for the post-apartheid republic.

Mr Mandela's story never fails to inspire. As a young man, he started an armed struggle against apartheid.

Theirs, after all, was the country of human rights, a beacon to the world, as their first black president, Nelson Mandela, had proclaimed.

I would give a positive speech urging them to do the right thing, then Mandela would demand that the parties sign on to his proposal.

Nelson Mandela Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement.

To Nelson Mandela, the announcement of a Republic Day was a call to action.

Of course, it turns out it's not actually an excerpt from this or any other known address of Mr. Mandela's.

She told Mandela he was a huge inspiration to her and lots of other people.

There was a huge roar from the crowd as Nelson Mandela arrived at the stadium.

Both Nelson Mandela and Mark Twain also observed that courage is about mastering or resisting fear, not the absence of fear.

It was the people who knew her--Zero, Ocelot, Big Boss, Sigint, Paramedic mandela--who twisted it into their sick ideologies.

Celebrities have sent their best wishes to South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela ahead of his 90th birthday on Friday.

I was staking a lot on Mandela, the most wanted man in Africa and the ultimate scoop for a young television journalist.

But it was the dinner at Mr Mandela's house that is of interest to prosecutors.

To some tribes a mandela was considered a shield. It was a prized possession of the plains Indian's with each part having a special meaning.

Mandela is beloved and inspirational but not American, and no more of a leader here than Kofi Anan.

Celebrations are taking place across South Africa today to mark the ninety-third birthday of the former president, Nelson Mandela.

African National Congress party spokesman Keith Khoza said there is "no need to worry" and that Mandela's treatment was pre-planned.

You see this great Mandela appearing this great sun, and beyond the violet, there's black.

The time when I first met Nelsen Mandela was a very difficult period of my life.

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton described Mandela as a hero to people of all backgrounds.

To make the final competitive, it was changed so "the public could vote for who they thought should stand next to Nelson Mandela" .

You know, we were just in South Africa, and you can't go to South Africa without thinking of Mandela in jail for 27 years.

Former South African president Nelson Mandela has made an unexpected appearance at the governing ANC party's final pre-election rally.

The Mandela Challenge Plate is contested by South Africa and Australia during the annual Tri-Nations competition.

It was a colossal misfortune that Thabo Mbeki was Mandela's successor.

Nelson Mandela had received tens of thousands of votes more than anyone else in the initial poll.

It is thus with a certain wistfulness that some South Africans contemplate a post-Mandela era.

Mandela, a black African, was respected all over the world.

Mandela used to celebrate his birthday by throwing a feast for the village, with several cows being slaughtered.

Paranoia led to bans on political parties, among them the ANC, whose de facto leader was Nelson Mandela.

The two men stepped down the narrow hallways and quickly reached Mandela's cramped prison cell.

An expected appearance at the opening match a month ago was cancelled after Mr. Mandela's great-granddaughter was killed in a car accident.

Actress Mia Farrow was questioned by the court about the events surrounding a dinner party hosted by Nelson Mandela in 1997.

Nelson Mandela's experience as an excellent example of overcoming adversity.

All men should coexist peacefully; and all men should be given the equal rights. --(South Africa)Nelson Mandela.

A: Mr. Mandela is an old friend of the Chinese people. We hope he stays in good health.

Nelson Mandela is a classic example of these Cancer traits.

The South African government confirmed today that the words used in the foreword were Mandela's.

But the savagery with which the government had met Mandela's strikers could not be ignored.

The first banknotes featuring the face of Nelson Mandela have gone into circulation in South Africa.

If Mandela is frittering away the goodwill he earned leading the struggle against apartheid, so be it, says Spicer.

Mandela's autobiography Long Walk to Freedom, published in 1995, has sold six million copies around the world.

President Barack Obama also delivered a message via video, saying Mandela's life taught people to have courage.

Nkosi said Mandela will likely greet fans and players again this time at the opening ceremony, but he won't stay for the whole match.

Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela and have many more years to come with your family and eat lot of cake!

Recently, Stevie was honored by South African president Nelson Mandela for his work against that country's system of racial apartheid.

On Saturday I was at Johannesburg City Hall for the seventh Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture.

Mr Mandela, who stepped down as South Africa's first black president in 1999, has become one of the world's leading AIDS campaigners.

South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela, made a rare public appearance.

After his release from prison, Nelson Mandela gave his first speech in Johannesburg in the stadium now named Soccer City.

Farrow, who was also a guest of Mr. Mandela's at the time, says Campbell told her about the diamond.

Lately I've been reading and hearing that Mandela's mental faculties are failing in his old age.

During his 27 years in captivity, mainly on Robben Island, sport helped sustain the spirits of Mandela and his fellow inmates.

Mandela to the presidency has been committed after the expiry of charity, especially children's charities and AIDS prevention.

Honorary freeman include Bob Geldof, Nelson Mandela, Alan Shearer and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

The four are members of The Elders, an independent group of world leaders founded by Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela has been that role model for countless people around the world.

A score of Africa's past presidents and prime ministers, this week including Nelson Mandela, have also spoken out.

Mr Mandela has neither read the book nor written a foreword for it.

Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. --Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.

I took it after consultation with members of the then new South African government, including President Nelson Mandela.

And in a strange way, Mandela will be with us when he's dead and gone.

Mandela, 91, led the fight against apartheid in South Africa as head of the African National Congress' armed wing.

Ahtisaari is a member of The Elders, an independent group of eminent global leaders formed by Mandela in 2008.

By this time Mandela was a well-known figure.

In 1994, President Mandela appointed him an Acting Judge of the High Court to chair a Commission into illegal arms deals.

Mandela's childhood character strong, revered national hero.

My parents were both elected to the first parliament, alongside Nelson and Winnie Mandela.

Mandela is the first South African leader to pay an official visit to the Mainland.

And 46664 is the number that Mandela had when he was imprisoned in Robben Island.

Mandela has made few public appearances since he retired from public life in 2004.

Everybody mentioned Nelson Mandela, of course.

Nelson Mandela is a hero to people of all backgrounds and experience who strive for freedom and progress.

I've been in jail longer than Nelson Mandela, so maybe you want me to run for President?

Mandela was jailed for 27 years by the country's white minority government for resisting apartheid rule.

He called Nelson Mandela "Barabbas from Robben Island" .

Is President Kennedy more famous than President Mandela?

Nelson Mandela I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.

In June 1961 Mandela creating anc military organization "nation of spears, " the commander-in-chief.

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, said Obama gave the world the courage to dream.

Nelson Mandela won the election, ending the racist apartheid regime that divided South Africa for 46 years.

Mandela is a fearless fighter to get rid of racial discrimination.

On a warm afternoon before a sellout crowd of 42, 286 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Brazil controlled the tempo early on.

Nelson Mandela I detest racialism, because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from a black man or a white man.

Nelson Mandela Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.

It is reported that in New York this year, including Nelson Mandela's Life held a series of outreach activities.

Why did Nelson Mandela turn to violence to make black and white people equal?

Nelson Mandela went on to win the first democratic election in South Africa and served as President from 1994-99.

Nelson Mandela was a hero who led the black people' s struggle for their rights .

Brazil's Juan challenges a Dutch player during their match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth July 2.

Why did Nelson Mandela turn to violence to make black and whit people equal?

Nelson Mandela was 75 when he became president of South Africa.

Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president in 1994, ending racist apartheid rule.

Nelson Mandela himself has said that only Morgan Freeman could portray him. And so Freeman was the first actor cast.

At Fort Hare, Mandela competed in soccer and cross-country running.

During the 1940s, Mandela became a lawyer and a partner in the country's first black law firm.

After all, "where did the Jacobins meet, or the Southern coalition, or Nelson Mandela? "

Nelson Mandela fought for the equal rights of the black people in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela was born in a small village in the Transkei region of South Africa. He eas born on 18th July, 1918.

Peel the rugby captain at najaf is held in the World Cup, with mandela during forged a deep friendship.

Mandela, the great man Mandela.

No-weapon sign in front of Mandela's old house seems the metaphor for Mandela's policy of reconciliation in South Africa.

Mandela played a leading role in ending apartheid in South Africa.

Everyone reveres Nelson Mandela.

"Hey, just look at us, which other country has a moral colossus to match Nelson Mandela? " asked Desmond Tutu.

But, like Mr Mandela, Lula resisted the temptation to cling to power.

Former South African president Nelson Mandela, 92, will attend the World Cup opening ceremony and deliver a speech.

The exchange is said to have happened when both were in South Africa as guests of President Nelson Mandela in 1997.

Nelson Mandela's great-granddaughter has been killed in a car crash after a concert on the eve of the World Cup.

Echoing Nelson Mandela, he says the road to freedom will be long.

Mandela became the country's first president to win in a fully democratic election and led South Africa from 1994-99.

But close friends of Mr Mandela say privately at 92 his health has deteriorated over recent months.

Ms Campbell allegedly received a blood diamond from Mr Taylor after a dinner hosted by Nelson Mandela in South Africa 13 years ago.

He was in prison for one day short of 30 years: longer than Nelson Mandela, though few noticed.

The school's concept arose from a conversation Winfrey had with former South African president Nelson Mandela years ago.

Together, the best way we can thank Nelson Mandela for his work is by taking action for others and inspiring change.

eg. The prize was awarded to the ANC leader Nelson Mandela.

Anti-apartheid icon Mr Mandela, 91, had campaigned for the World Cup to come to South Africa.

Not long ago, one micro-blogging site came 92-year-old Mandela had died, and the rapid spread on the network.

Sexwale agreed to Khoza's suggestion to enlist the support of Graca Machel, Mandela's wife; but he could not find her.

Nelson Mandela arrives at Soccer City stadium in Soweto before the Final between Netherlands and Spain July 11.

In 1952 , Mandela set up law office to help poor black people in Johannesburg.

We can cite Nelson Mandela's experience as an excellent example of overcoming adversity .

They have never heard of evolution theory, or Gandhi or Mandela, or the Armenian holocaust.

Zenani Mandela, 13, died early Friday morning while returning from the World Cup soccer tournament's kick-off concert, the foundation said.

President Jacob Zuma said Thursday the 94-year-old Mr. Mandela is doing "very well, " telling the BBC that South Africans "must not panic. "

I guessed that he was referring to Nelson Mandela.

Or, any South Africans, we have Mandela to inspire.

His negotiating partner was Mandela; both men won the Nobel Prize for peace in 1993.

Nelson Mandela is a truly remarkable man.

What does she think will happen when Mandela dies?

Zenani Mandela, 13, was killed in an auto accident early on Friday.

Zenani Mandela, 13, died in an accident while returning from the World Cup concert.

Until Mr Mandela left his apartheid prison, in 1990, Mr Mugabe could do no wrong.

Everyone one in the world respects Nelson Mandela.

We condemn this brazen abuse of Mr Mandela's name. We will be taking appropriate action.

I think of Nelson Mandela, who has spent his life upholding the rights of others.

"Mandela Day" appeal to people around the world with 67 minutes time to do something to improve the world around meaningful.

They both voted for Mandela in the historic 1994 elections.

After Mandela had come to power and became president, his government did their best to change the unfair conditions for black people.

Mandela is popular but notinferior.

Mandela arrived dead on time.

Mr. Mandela divorced Winnie Mandela in 1996.

Jack bluntly told us that if we wanted his vote, we must bring Mandela to the Caribbean.

Mandela was once called the world's most famous political prisoner.

Fatima Meer, a friend and biographer of Nelson Mandela has died. She was 81.

Q: Mandela is reportedly not in good health. How do you respond?

Mr Mandela lost his first son, Madiba Thembekile, in a car crash in 1969.

And 15 years later, after thinking I would never go back, I had the privilege and the honor to work in the government of Nelson Mandela.

Last year, the United States joined 192 other United Nations member states in supporting the creation of Nelson Mandela International Day.

Nelson Mandela Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

We know that your heart is broken. I know you have some comfort from the letter from the President of the United States and Nelson Mandela.

Mandela had abdominal surgery earlier this year and had a serious respiratory infection last year.

Nelson Mandela is a great model for us to learn the true spirit of cooperative governance.

I joined the organization which was organized by Mandela as soon as it was set up.

Nelson Mandela In my country we go to prison first and then become President.

He is Nelson Mandela and that is why we forgive.

Mandela said, adding that his advancing age -- he is now 86 years old -- had "forced him to make friends with forgetting" .

He properly educated himself only during his ten years as a prisoner on Robben Island, alongside Mr Mandela.

I hope you like your new quarters, Mr Mandela? .

The writer is Comment and Analysis Editor, and author of After Mandela: The battle for the soul of South Africa

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And actually, maybe we can all be a Gandhi or a Mandela:

And as we letour own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permissionto do the same. from Nelson Mandela Inauguration Speech, 1994

That was in 1952, Nelson Mandela is my first black lawyer to seek help