A house in Sandton - and on legal aid?

A house in Sandton - and on legal aid? | IOL.co.za: "Some of the 15 Mandelas who pleaded indigence in order to claim legal aid to fund their case against Mandla Mandela own homes worth millions and drive flashy cars.

It emerged this week that Rhodes University funded their case because it regarded some of the applicants to be indigent."

Mandela showing sustained improvement

Mandela showing sustained improvement - Nelson Mandela | IOL.co.za: "Former president Nelson Mandela is showing “sustained improvement”, the presidency said on Monday, his 44th day in hospital.

“Former President Mandela is still in a critical condition in hospital, but shows sustained improvement,” spokesman Mac Maharaj said.

He said President Jacob Zuma had visited Mandela at the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital earlier on Monday, and assured him of the “love and support of all South Africans”."

Biggest Mandela Day ever: Zuma

Biggest Mandela Day ever: Zuma - Nelson Mandela | IOL.co.za: "Former president Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday celebrations had received unparalleled commemoration in South Africa and the world, President Jacob Zuma said on Thursday.

He addressed reporters at the Sefakgo Makgatho presidential guesthouse in Pretoria at the conclusion of the sixth South Africa-European Union Summit.

“We thank the international community for the ongoing support and the international display of love for Madiba whom we are so proud to share with the world,” said Zuma.

“This year has seen the biggest Madiba birthday celebration ever. We regard this exciting development as a fitting tribute to the triumph of the South African people against institutionalised racism.”

Ube nosuku oluhle Tata!

Eyewitness News: Ube nosuku oluhle Tata!: "President Jacob Zuma has wished former President Nelson Mandela happy birthday and has encouraged the nation to use their 67 minutes to give back to the community.
“On behalf of government and all the people of South Africa, we wish Madiba a joyous 95th birthday. We are proud to call this international icon our own as South Africans and wish him good health. We also thank all for responding to the call to give Madiba the biggest birthday celebration ever this year."

Mandela: 'Remarkable Progress' In Hospital

Mandela: 'Remarkable Progress' In Hospital: "Nelson Mandela's daughter has told Sky News he is making "remarkable progress" in hospital on the eve of his 95th birthday.

In an exclusive interview conducted in the home of the former South African president's second wife Winnie, Zindzi Mandela says he is communicating with his eyes and hand.

She revealed he is also watching television and using a headphones to hear the sound.

"You can see he is there in his eyes, the same energy and strength," she said, and hopes he will be released "soon"."

Pupils around SA to sing for Mandela

Pupils around SA to sing for Mandela | IOL.co.za: "The Department of Basic Education and LeadSA have called on schools around South Africa to sing Happy Birthday for Nelson Mandela at 8am on Thursday, Mandela Day, and also to pray for him.

Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga said: “The changes we enjoy today are the fruits of the toil of towering icons of the stature of Tata Madiba.

“It can only be a privilege for every learner and every citizen to observe in song and reflect in prayer the 95th birthday of our former president Nelson Mandela.

“This is our way of saying ‘Thank you, Madiba’.”"

Nelson Mandela Inspires a Nation as 95th Birthday Nears

Nelson Mandela Inspires a Nation as 95th Birthday Nears | THISDAY LIVE: "He gave up the adult years of his life and sacrificed his family for the cause of ending apartheid and bringing equal rights to his fellow South Africans. On Thursday Nelson Mandela will turn 95.

"Because of you I now have friends of a different race," Neo Malahla, 9, reads from a letter she wrote to Mandela. "I want to be the first female black president of South Africa."