The man who was assigned to guard political prisoner Nelson Mandela mourns Madiba’s passing
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The World Reacts to Nelson Mandela’s Death
Celebration and mourning for the anti-apartheid leader sprung up from Johannesburg to London to Washington
Nelson Mandela Funeral Set For Dec. 15
The former South African President will be laid to rest on Dec. 15 in the village of Qunu where he grew up
5 Great Stories About Nelson Mandela’s Humility, Kindness and Courage
Remarkable moments recalled by some of the people who knew him best
WATCH: Nelson Mandela’s First TV Interview
Icon espouses ideas in 1961 that became the bedrock of his life
South Africa Prepares for a Global Influx of Mourners
The government has 12 days to receive heads of state, dignitaries, personal friends and other well-wishers
Nelson Mandela’s Extraordinary Life: An Interactive Timeline
World Leaders Mourn the Death of Nelson Mandela
President Obama, Prime Minister Cameron and Secretary General Ban Ki Moon are among the many across the globe who paid tribute to the South African leader who died on Thursday
Paul Kagame on Nelson Mandela: a Politician Capable of the Remarkable
The president of Rwanda recalls his fellow African leader
A Leader and a Champion
South Africa’s rugby captain remembers when Mandela used sport for national healing
Celebrities React To Mandela’s Passing
American and other Western celebrities mourn the death of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s inspirational freedom fighter and first black President.
South Africa Faces Difficulties After Mandela
Dignitaries from all over the world are expected to attend his funeral
Freeman: How I Got to Play the Hero
An actor recalls the moment Nelson Mandela changed his life