But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." Nelson Mandela was born in 1918 into the Madiba tribal clan - part of the Thembu people - in a small village in the Eastern Cape of ...

Thursday, December 5, marked the 11th anniversary of Madiba's passing, a day that holds significant meaning in the nation’s history and offers an opportunity to recommit to his vision of a just ...

Revered by millions, and often referred to by his Xhosa clan name, Madiba, remains an icon of democracy and social justice. Click through this gallery for an appreciation of the life and times of ...