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In the grand scheme of life, it is often observed that nothing worthwhile comes without taking risks. This sentiment echoes the profound words of Nelson Mandela, who once said, “There is no passion to be found playing small and settling for a life that’s less than the one you’re capable of living.” This statement is a powerful reminder that to live a life of passion and fulfillment — truly, one must be willing to take risks and step out of one’s comfort zone. The essence of risk-takingRisk-taking is an integral part of life. It’s the driving force behind growth, innovation, and progress. Witho...
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had to "find their own voice", just like Nelson Mandela, the former South African president's granddaughter has insisted. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have faced criticism for speaking out against the royal family since stepping down to start a new life in the US almost four years ago, but Ndileka Mandela has insisted it is important they are allowed “room to voice out whatever their misgivings are”about the institution. The activist compared the couple's situation to that of the famed anti-apartheid campaigner, who fled to Johannesberg in 1941 to avoid an ar...
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Zoleka Mandela has died at the age of 43. The writer was best known for being the granddaughter of South Africa's first democratically elected President Nelson Mandela - who died himself in 2013 at the age of 95 - but passed away on Monday (25.09.23) following a rapid battle with cancer, her family have confirmed. In a statement posted to Instagram on Tuesday, the family said: "On Monday, September 18th. Zoleka Mandela was admitted into hospital for ongoing treatment for metastatic cancer to the hip, liver, lung, pelvis, brain and spinal cord. Recent scans revealed significant disease progress...
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David Beckham regrets getting cornrows two days before flying to meet Nelson Mandela. The retired England and Manchester United football legend was known as much for his ever changing haircuts as his skills on the pitch, going from curtains and a ponytail to a mohawk and buzzcut over the years. As reported by The Sun newspaper, David told Ben Winston during a charity fundraiser at St John's Wood Synagogue in North London: "We were there with family and one of Victoria’s friends who is a hairdresser. "I asked if she could do something with my hair and she said, ‘Do you want cornrows?’ and I sai...
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By Mohammed Kudrati A viral message on social media, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is only the second leader in history to address a joint session of the US Congress after Winston Churchill, is false. Records with the US Congress show that Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed its joint session thrice, while Nelson Mandela of South Africa and wartime Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Winston Churchill, have addressed it twice. Ukraine's incumbent president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is noted to have addressed it once, though the US Congress notes that he has had an informal meeting with it...
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been criticised by Nelson Mandela's granddaughter for using the South African civil rights icon’s words in their new Netflix documentary ‘Live to Lead’. The couple’s latest offering for the streamer was released at the end of December, and in the promo the pair reveal it was “inspired” by Mandela, whom they quoted in the trailer for the show. Revealing how the move has left her "deeply upset", Ndileka Mandela – head of the Thembekile Mandela Foundation - told The Australian: "Harry needs to be authentic and stick to his own story, what relevance does grandad...
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South African composer Lebohang Morake doesn't remember talking to the Duchess of Sussex about Nelson Mandela at the 'Lion King' musical premiere. Morake - who is known professionally as Lebo M - spoke to the Duke of Sussex and his wife at the red carpet event in London in 2019 but insists he has no recollection of mentioning the late leader after Meghan claimed a South African member of the cast told her: "When you married into this (the royal) family, we rejoiced in the streets the same we did when Mandela was freed from prison." Morake - who composed the music for the stage show - told Mail...
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Nelson Mandela's grandson has hit out at Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The former 'Suits' actress caused a stir earlier this week when she claimed her wedding to Prince Harry had sparked as much joy in South Africa as the famed anti-apartheid campaigner's release from prison in 1990 after 27 years behind bars, and Zwelivelile 'Mandla' Mandela has insisted there is no comparison between the two events. He told MailOnlline: "It can never be compared to the celebration of someone's wedding. "Madiba's celebration was based on overcoming 350 years of colonialism with 60 years of a brutal apartheid reg...
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Vladimir Putin has admitted Russia is facing “colossal” technology problems due to the world’s biggest entertainment brands ceasing operations in the country. But the Russian president insisted it was impossible to cut his nation off from the rest of the world and the West would not push Moscow’s development back by “decades”. Speaking on a video conference with government figures on Monday (18.07.22), he said: “Not just restrictions but the almost-complete closure of access to foreign high-tech products is being deliberately, intentionally used against our country. “It is clear that this is a...
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Prince Harry will address the United Nations in New York City next week. The Duke of Sussex will be joined by his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on Monday (18.07.22) when he gives as speech as part of Nelson Mandela Day to an informal General Assembly gathering, with him reportedly planning to talk about the impact of climate change and world hunger. A UN spokesperson told DailyMail.com: "The South African Mission has confirmed the participation of the Duke and the Duchess at Monday's commemoration." The engagement will be the couple's first public appearance since their brief participation i...
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