PIC: Has Eamon Gilmore just done a selfie in South Africa?
So, the Tánaiste does selfies… we think.
View ArticleUS network plays Toto’s Africa over Mandela memorial footage
The station has been criticised for its decision.
View Article“Slán abhaile, Madiba” – TDs pay tribute to Nelson Mandela
Party leaders were given time to speak today in the chamber in memory of the South African leader.
View ArticleGalatasaray fans shame football authorities over Drogba’s Mandela tribute
The Gala fans backed their star striker and Emmanuel Eboue tonight.
View ArticleHere’s What Happened Today: Tuesday
Everyone’s been talking about the memorial service for ‘Madiba’, new Church abuse reports and budget overruns at the HSE…
View ArticleMandela’s body lying in state after solemn journey through Pretoria
Madiba will lie in state for three days in Pretoria where heads of state, celebrities and the general public will view the open casket.
View ArticleDeaf interpreter at Mandela’s memorial was a fake
The deaf community in South Africa is outraged by the error.
View Article‘Fake’ deaf interpreter at Mandela memorial says he had ‘schizophrenic episode’
“There was nothing I could do. I was alone in a very dangerous situation,” Thamasanqa Jantjie has told a South African newspaper.
View ArticleHere’s What Happened Today: Thursday
Today everybody’s talking about the sale of Bord Gáis Energy, garda recruitment and the response of the ‘fake’ deaf interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial.
View ArticleGiant statue of Nelson Mandela goes up in Pretoria
The latest tribute to Madiba stands proud in front of Union buildings.
View ArticleGerry Adams picked for guard of honour for Mandela
The Sinn Féin president said he was honoured and privileged to be chosen to take part in the ceremony in South Africa.
View ArticleDesmond Tutu says he will attend Mandela funeral after all
The peace icon had said he had not been invited to his old friend’s burial – but now says he will be going after all.
View ArticleLockdown at Mandela’s boyhood village for funeral
Dignitaries and family descend on Qunu as South African icon arrives at final resting place.
View ArticleMandela’s name will live on – but will it be commercialised?
As South Africa settled into first week after Madiba’s funeral, fears grow that his legacy might be exploited.
View ArticleArtists ordered to remove rabbit from Mandela statue’s ear
The artists say that the rabbit is “their trademark”.
View Article“It’s a scandal”: Claims Mandela funds were used to print ANC t-shirts
Opposition parties in South Africa are demanding an investigation.
View ArticleMandela’s €3 million will revealed: Staff members, family and the ANC all...
Close members of the leader’s staff will be awarded around €3,000 each. There is a 90 day period in which the will can be contested.
View ArticleFamilies of women claiming to be Mandela’s daughters not seeking inheritance
The two women were reportedly born during Mandela’s stormy marriage to Mase, with whom he had four children.
View ArticleMandela widow gives up her right to half his estate
She does, however, get four properties, cars, artwork and jewellery in lieu.
View ArticleOn this day 25 years ago, Nelson Mandela walked free
After 26 years in prison, Mandela called for peace.
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