President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the eulogy at the funeral of struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni. President Cyril Ramaphosa paid tribute to struggle stalwart Andrew Mlangeni on Wednesday. Mlangeni's funeral was held at the University of Johannesburg in Soweto. Ramaphosa said Mlangeni would be remembered for his humility, humanity and dignity. President Cyril Ramaphosa said late struggle stalwart Andrew…
Andrew Mlangeni. Stephane Cardinale, Corbis via Getty Images Following an announcement by the ANC that former president Jacob Zuma will lead a virtual memorial ceremony for anti-apartheid veteran Andrew Mlangeni, his family has distanced itself from the decision. A trustee of the June and Andrew Mlangeni Foundation said the family had little control over the programme for…
Andrew Mlangeni attends the 'The State Against Mandela' Photocall. Stephane Cardinale, Corbis via Getty Images Political parties have commemorated the life of fallen struggle hero Andrew Mlangeni.Mlangeni died at the age of 95, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced.UDM leader Bantu Holomisa fondly remembers Mlangeni's golf skillsHe was vocal against corruption, as well being a humble leader…
Andrew Mlangeni (Gallo Images / Beeld / Theana Breugem) The "quiet revolutionary" and self-proclaimed "backroom boy" of the struggle against apartheid, Andrew Mlangeni, has died at the age of 95. He was the last of the Rivonia trialists.Mlangeni, Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu, Govan Mbeki, Ahmed Kathrada, Denis Goldberg and others were sentenced to life in…
Kataza the baboon. Facebook / Baboon Matters The City of Cape Town has asked the public not to feed a baboon that has relocated to Tokai. The baboon, known as Kataza or SK11, is slowly being integrated into the Tokai troop. Video footage, however, shows humans feeding Kataza. The City of Cape Town has requested that Kataza…
As SA Rugby moves to determine which franchises will go to Europe in future, Rassie Erasmus has noted several potential benefits for the local game should that route be followed.The national director of rugby believes the high world rankings of Wales, Ireland and Scotland mean PRO Rugby is competitive and that fans will eventually identify…
(John Finney Photography/Moment/Getty Images) An abnormally bad season of weather may have had a significant impact on the death toll from both World War I and the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, according to new research, with many more lives being lost due to torrential rain and plummeting temperatures. Through a detailed analysis of an ice…