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Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga during Mandela Day celebrations in Mvezo, Eastern Cape on 18 July. Picture: Siyabonga Sesant/EWN.

Mvezo madibas birth place

Motshekga visits newly built school on Mandela Day

By Siyabonga Sesant

Minister Angie Motshekga visited the school in Mvezo earlier today.

  • FILE: Thabo Makgoba said some areas in Cape Town are still faced with ills that go against Mandela’s legacy. Picture: EWN.

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    2587 days ago
  • Reporters are not allowed on site where construction of the Nelson Mandela Museum in Mvezo continues. Picture: Siyabonga Sesant/EWN.

    Madiba museum construction misses anniversary deadline

    The heritage site will only be completed by February despite claims it would be ready tomorrow.

    2814 days ago
  • The president will officially open the Mandela School of Science & Technology in Mvezo. Picture: Christa Van der Walt/EWN.

    Zuma to officially open school in Mvezo

    The president will officially open the Mandela School of Science & Technology in Mvezo.

    3135 days ago
  • An open-air exhibit of Nelson Mandela at Mvezo Great Place. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN

    Memorial to be held in Mvezo

    Mandela’s grandson, Mandla, will hold a memorial service in Mvezo, where Madiba was born.

    3172 days ago
  • Staff at the US Embassy community gathers to sing Happy Birthday on Mandela Day. Picture:@USEmbPretoria

    World celebrates with Madiba

    Events have been planned across the world in honour of the global icon's birthday.

    3318 days ago
  • Mandla Mandela arrives for a press conference into the family feud on 4 July 2013. Picture: Regan Thaw/EWN

    Mandla launches scathing attack on family

    Mandla has accused his aunt Makaziwe of sowing destruction in the family.

    3332 days ago
  • Judge Lusindiso Pakade. Picture: EWN

    Mandela family back in court

    Members of the Mandela family will continue battling over gravesites in the Mthatha High Court.

    3333 days ago
  • Mandla Mandela at Mvezo Great Place. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN

    Mandela grave feud continues

    The Mandela family’s feud over graves is expected to resume in the Eastern Cape High Court.

    3334 days ago
  • A screengrab of Former President Nelson Mandela. Picture: CNN.

    Madiba critical but stable - Presidency

    The Presidency on Monday released an update on former president Nelson Mandela’s health.

    3334 days ago
  • Madiba’s grandson is expected to challenge a court order for him to return family remains to Qunu. Picture EWN

    Mandla Mandela to challenge family court order

    Madiba’s grandson is expected to challenge a court order for him to return family remains to Qunu.

    3335 days ago
  • Chief Mandla Mandela thanked South Africans for praying for his grandfather on 12 June 2013. Picture: Lesego Ngobeni/EWN

    Mandla shocked by family dispute

    Mandla Mandela says he is shocked by the court action which has been brought against him.

    3336 days ago
  • FILE: A screengrab of a video showing former President Nelson Mandela singing "Twinkle, twinkle little star".

    Madiba 'is bringing us together again'

    An Anglican priest says South Africans should be grateful for the legacy Madiba will leave behind.

    3338 days ago
  • People continue to show their support outside MediClini Heart Hospital in Pretoria where former president Nelson Mandela is receiving treatment for recurring lung infection. Picture:Christa Van der Walt/EWN

    World awaits news on Madiba

    All eyes will be on the Mediclinic Heart Hospital after Jacob Zuma's visit on Friday.

    3338 days ago
  • Chief Mfundo Mtirara at Mthatha Airport seen here with Rahima Essop from EWN. Picture:Renée de Villiers/EWN

    Elders head to PTA for Madiba

    Chief Mfundo Mtirara chatted briefly to reporters at Mthatha Airport on Wednesday.

    3340 days ago
  • Pebbles painted with messages for Nelson Mandela can be seen outside his Houghton residence in Johannesburg on Monday, 8 April 2013. The former statesman was released from hospital at the weekend after being admitted for pneumonia.He will now receive medical care at his home. Picture: Werner Beukes/SAPA

    Madiba well-wishers take to social media

    Numerous public figures around the world have tweeted their best wishes to Madiba.

    3340 days ago
  • Former South African President Nelson Mandela pays tribute to his life-long friend and ANC colleague Walter Sisulu, at the apartheid struggle hero's funeral in Soweto 17 May 2003. AFP PHOTO/ALEXANDER JOE

    More good news on Madiba's health

    Zenanai Mandela told reporters outside the hospital her father is doing very well.

    3348 days ago
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