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FILE: Anti-apartheid leader and ANC member Nelson Mandela and wife Winnie raise fists upon his release from Victor Verster prison, 11 February 1990 in Paarl. Picture: AFP.

Nelson mandela free

SA celebrates 26th anniversary of Madiba’s release from prison

By Thando Kubheka

Today marks exactly 26 years since former President Nelson Mandela walked out of prison.

  • A portrait of Nelson Mandela by Australian born photographer Adrian Steirn has sold for R2 million, a record for a South African photograph. Picture: Supplied/EWN

    Official ceremony to mark Madiba’s death

    Former president Nelson Mandela passed away at his Houghton home on 5 December.

    2733 days ago
  • FILE: The late former president Nelson Mandela.

    Mandela remembered

    Nelson Mandela's daughter Zinzi says her father would have wanted his family to give back to the community.

    2866 days ago
  • Robben Island prison warder Christo Brand says Madiba was always friendly, polite and helpful. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Madiba remembered on Robben Island

    Prison warder Christo Brand says Madiba was always friendly, polite and helpful.

    3089 days ago
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