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Nelson Mandela's military assigned personal doctor Doctor Motshidisi Sehotsane with her children after being awarded with the Nelson Mandela Medal in Pretoria. Picture Govan Whittles/EWN.

Tata madiba

Mandela's doctor awarded commemorative medal

By Govan Whittles

Doctor Motshidisi Sehotsane spoke to EWN about her special moments with Tata.

  • A file photo taken on 6 December, 2013 shows a framed image of former South African president Nelson Mandela as people pay tributes following his death, in Johannesburg. Picture: AFP.

    Ramaphosa: Mandela taught us people come first

    The acting president said Mandela taught the country that great victories were the products of hard work.

    2809 days ago
  • Parliamentarians marking the anniversary of Nelson Mandela's death, have called on feuding colleagues to bury the hatchet. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    MPs call on colleagues to bury the hatchet

    MPs marking the anniversary of Nelson Mandela's death have called on feuding colleagues to bury the hatchet.

    2809 days ago
  • Ahmed Kathrada. Picture: EWN.

    'Mandela is still an important symbol of forgiveness'

    Ahmed Kathrada says South Africans must carry on with the legacy that Madiba left behind.

    2810 days ago
  • Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at Nelson Mandela's memorial service at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg on 10 December 2013. Picture: Herman Verwey/Mandela Pool

    Madikizela-Mandela lodges papers for Madiba's estate

    Madikizela-Mandela has previously said she should have Madiba's home in Qunu.

    2861 days ago
  • The nine-metre tall statue of former president Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings. Picture: Barry Bateman/EWN.

    Furore over rabbit in ear of Madiba statue

    The statue was inaugurated at South Africa's government buildings 11 days after his death.

    3125 days ago
  • A shack dweller's washing dries in the wind in the Langrug informal settlement outside Franschhoek. Picture: EWN

    'Poor excluded from reconciliation'

    As the country marks Reconciliation Day, the IJR says more needs to be done.

    3163 days ago
  • Candles are lit under a portrait of Neslon Mandela before the funeral ceremony of South African former president Nelson Mandela in Qunu on December 15, 2013. Picture: AFP

    Live screenings united mourners

    Mourners in cities around SA united as they watched the live screening of Madiba’s funeral.

    3163 days ago
  • Posters of former president Nelson Mandela across the Cape Town CBD. Picture: Graeme Raubenheimer/EWN.

    CT bids farewell to Madiba

    Dozens of people gathered at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town to watch Nelson Mandela’s funeral.

    3164 days ago
  • Mourners in Cape Town on their way to the Cape Town Stadium for Nelson Mandela memorial on 11 December 2013. Picture: Chad Roberts/EWN.

    WC thanked for 'excellent behaviour'

    The provincial government said no major incidents were reported at Mandela functions.

    3164 days ago
  • Lionel Davis was a political prisoner. He spent seven years on Robben Island, incarcerated in the same section as former president Nelson Mandela. 15 December 2013. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Former prisoner remembers Madiba

    Lionel Davis wiped away tears as Ahmed Kathrada spoke at Nelson Mandela’s official state funeral.

    3164 days ago
  • Funeral service of the late former president Nelson Mandela in Qunu on 15 December, 2013. Picture: GCIS

    Madiba: The end of a long walk

    Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela has been laid to rest in Qunu, Eastern Cape.

    3164 days ago
  • Capetonians gathered on the Grand Parade on Saturday 14 December for a night vigil to honour Tata Madiba. Picture: Mia Spies/EWN.

    Night vigils held for Madiba

    South Africans held night vigils around the country on Saturday night.

    3164 days ago
  • A woman pays tribute to former president Nelson Mandela lying in state on 12 December 2013. Picture: GCIS.

    Madiba's funeral: Cinemas to open later

    Ster-Kinekor cinemas across the country will open after 12pm on Sunday.

    3166 days ago
  • A white candle burns in honour of Madiba at the Regina Mundi Church, alongside a photograph and a condolence book. Picture: Chanel September/EWN.

    Cosatu holds special service for Madiba

    The trade union federation held a serve at the Regina Mundi Church in Soweto.

    3166 days ago
  • More than a week after his passing, South Africans will continue paying tribute to Nelson Mandela. Picture: Stephen Phillipson/EWN.

    Madiba memorials to continue across SA

    More than a week after his passing, South Africans will continue paying tribute to Nelson Mandela.

    3166 days ago
  • Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi. Picture: Theo Nkonki/EWN.

    Nxesi supervises Qunu preparations

    The public works minister says preparations for Madiba’s funeral in Qunu have been intricate.

    3167 days ago
  • Thami Jantjie is accused of using fake sign language at Nelson Mandela's memorial service at the FNB Stadium. Picture: Facebook.

    DPSA blasts 'fake interpreter'

    The body says Thamsanqa Jantjie was allowed to make a mockery of disabled people.

    3167 days ago
  • People from all walks of life waiting patiently in the queue at Cape Town stadium ahead of Nelson Mandela memorial on 11 December 2013. Picture: Siyabonga Sesant/EWN.

    Thousands gather for CT Mandela memorial

    The function, which starts at 4pm on Wednesday, is titled Nelson Mandela: A Life Celebrated.

    3168 days ago
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