2. Mandela’s real first name is Rolihlahla, meaning "pulling the branch of a tree" or "troublemaker." He was given the name Nelson by a teacher because, in the early 20th century, South African ...

Marriages: Graca Machel (July 18, 1998-December 5, 2013, his death); “Winnie” (Madikizela) Mandela (1958-1996, divorce); Evelyn (Ntoko) Mandela (1944-1958, divorce) Children: with Winnie Mandela: ...

From Nelson Mandela's favorite food to his life in prison. Dec. 5, 2013— -- intro: Nelson Mandela's remarkable life and accomplishments are being celebrated this week and will be long remembered ...

It is a bitter sweet moment for the World as Nelson Mandela marks the turn of another year, even as he spends another week in hospital. As the world celebrates the icon though, we ask how much you ...

July 16 (Reuters) - Former South African President, Nelson Mandela, a worldwide icon of freedom and reconciliation, celebrates his 90th birthday on Friday. Here is a short summary of his life: * EARLY ...

A claim that anti-apartheid activist and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela once said that "when two neighboring countries fight each other, just know the USA visited one" has been ...

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president of South Africa. He was given the name Nelson by a school teacher. He was sometimes called Madiba, ...

(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president of South Africa. Marriages: Graca Machel (July 18, 1998-December 5, 2013, his death); “Winnie” ...