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FILE: Winnie Madikizela Mandela and Graca Machel at the FNB Stadium for Nelson Mandela's memorial service on 10 December 2013. Picture: AFP

Mandela family

Graca Machel pens letter to late Madikizela-Mandela

By Sifiso Zulu

In the letter, Machel says she is struggling to accept Madikizela-Mandela's death.

  • FILE: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela arrives at the Union Buildings in Pretoria 27 April 2004 for the inauguration of President Thabo Mbeki. Picture: AFP

    Madikizela-Mandela family pleads for patience to deal with her passing

    The family says Madikizela-Mandela's passing yesterday has been followed by overwhelming reactions from the public with many offering their support.

    1590 days ago
  • FILE: This file photograph of former president Nelson Mandela was taken on 8 July 2010. Picture: Debbie Yazbek/Nelson Mandela Foundation.

    Sama on Madiba book: Doctors are held to a higher standard

    This comes after the controversy after Nelson Mandela’s doctor Vejay Ramlakan wrote a book about Madiba.

    1842 days ago
  • FILE: This file photograph of former president Nelson Mandela was taken on 8 July 2010. Picture: Debbie Yazbek/Nelson Mandela Foundation.

    Doctor-patient confidentiality concerns raised after Madiba book pulled

    Penguin Random House SA issued a statement on Monday saying it’s withdrawing the book titled 'Mandela’s last Years' with immediate effect.

    1842 days ago
  • Gavel on cuffs. Picture: SAPS

    Mandela grandson arrested for failing to pay child support

    Mbuso Mandela was detained on Thursday after failing to pay for his child’s maintenance on several occasions.

    2033 days ago
  • FILE: Nelson Mandela smiles broadly 27 April 1994 in Oshlange, near Durban, as he casts his historic vote during South Africa's first democratic and all-race general elections. Picture: AFP

    Mandela family lays complaint against DA over election ad

    The family is outraged over the use of the former president’s voice in a DA advert.

    2224 days ago
  • FILE: DA leader Mmusi Maimane addresses party supporters in Bethelsdorp, Port Elizabeth, as politicians campaign on 24 June 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

    DA: Mandela family can approach Electoral Court over ad

    Members of the Mandela family accused the party of abusing the late statesman’s name.

    2227 days ago
  • A DA billboard on a busy street in Port Elizabeth is among several prominent posters the party erected in the run-up to the local government elections in 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    DA to continue airing Madiba election advert

    Despite objections from the Mandela family the advert aired on TV for the first time last night.

    2227 days ago
  • DA leader Mmusi Maimane (R) and Nelson Mandela Bay mayoral candidate Athol Trollip (L) fix a placard to a lamp post in Bethelsdorp, Port Elizabeth, on 24 June 2016. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    Mandela family hits out at DA over election ad

    The Mandela family condemned the DA for using Madiba's voice in an election advert.

    2228 days ago
  • Graca Machel officially launched International Nelson Mandela Day celebration with learners from a Tembisa school. Picture: Thando Khubeka/EWN.

    Graca Machel urges global community to do good for others

    Nelson Mandela’s widow yesterday launched the International Nelson Mandela Day in Tembisa.

    2253 days ago
  • Nelson Mandela has begun his final journey to Qunu after his coffin was loaded onto a military airplane. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Mandela begins final journey

    Nelson Mandela has begun his final journey to Qunu after his coffin was loaded onto a military airplane.

    3161 days ago
  • People have already started to pack the FNB Stadium ahead of Nelson Mandela's memorial service, which is expected to be one of the biggest gatherings of world leaders in history. Picture: Christa Van der Walt/EWN.

    Electric atmosphere at FNB Stadium

    The event is expected to be one of the biggest gatherings of world leaders in history.

    3165 days ago
  • Family members wish Nelson Mandela a happy 94th birthday at his home in Qunu. Picture: Peter Morey.

    Mandela family grateful for support

    Ndaba Mandela also sent his condolences to the family of boxing legend Baby Jake Matlala.

    3168 days ago
  • Mandla Mandela. Picture: Renee de Villiers/EWN.

    Mandla Mandela charges dropped

    The NPA says there’s not enough evidence to prove bigamy and grave tampering charges.

    3186 days ago
  • Former President Nelson Mandela. Picture: Debbie Yazbek/Nelson Mandela Foundation/SAPA

    Madiba remains critical but stable

    The 95-year-old is recovering at home after spending three months in hospital for a lung infection.

    3212 days ago
  • Mandla Mandela.Picture:Renee de Villiers/ EWN

    No court date for Mandela battle

    Members of the Mandela family have been involved in a bitter legal battle for several months.

    3256 days ago
  • Makaziwe, Ndaba and Ndileka Mandela in Mthatha High Court. Picture: EWN

    Mandla must humble himself - Ndaba

    Ndaba Mandela has reached out to his brother Mandla following a bitter family feud over graves.

    3315 days ago
  • Qunu burial site. Picture:Renée de Villiers/EWN

    'Decision to charge Mandla could take time'

    Mandla's aunt, Makaziwe, opened a case of grave tampering against him earlier this month.

    3316 days ago
  • Mandla Mandela at a press conference held at his Mvezo residence. Picture: EWN

    Mandla still waiting for court papers

    Mandla Mandela is yet to receive documents relating to the bitter family feud over graves.

    3320 days ago
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