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Nelson Mandela, left, and his wife Winnie, raise clenched fists as they walk hand-in-hand from the Victor Verster prison near Cape Town, South Africa on Feb. 11, 1990.

‘Winnie and Nelson’: A new book explores a fraught political partnership

Conflict & Justice

Author Jonny Steinberg’s new book, “Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage,” explores the complex relationship between Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, two of the world’s best-known freedom fighters. Steinberg joined The World’s host Marco Werman to discuss the fraught political partnership of these iconic revolutionaries.

Thabang Senekal during a performance of "Madiba: The African Opera" at South Africa's State Theatre in Pretoria on May 22, 2014. The opera focuses on Nelson Mandela's upbringing in the rural town of Qunu on the Eastern Cape and how and why he left that

What’s it like to portray Nelson Mandela in an opera? Amazing!

Arts, Culture & Media
Thabang Senekal during a performance of "Madiba: The African Opera" at South Africa's State Theatre in Pretoria on May 22, 2014. The opera focuses on Nelson Mandela's upbringing in the rural town of Qunu on the Eastern Cape and how and why he left that

What’s it like to portray Nelson Mandela in an opera? Amazing!

Arts, Culture & Media
Nelson Mandela, as a young man, before he gave his famous Rivonia speech

Why hearing Mandela’s Rivonia speech is so powerful. It’s not just the words, it’s the sounds behind them

Conflict & Justice
Nelson Mandela, as a young man, before he gave his famous Rivonia speech

Why hearing Mandela’s Rivonia speech is so powerful. It’s not just the words, it’s the sounds behind them

Conflict & Justice
Robben Island Singers

Apartheid-era songs have a special resonance in South Africa today

Arts, Culture & Media

The musical trio The Robben Island Singers served time in the same prison as Nelson Mandela. Now, as free men, they perform the songs they wrote behind bars — songs of the apartheid movement that continue to resonate to this day.

Wilkins photo of The World newsroom

Here’s a glimpse into PRI’s The World’s newsroom the day Mandela died

Arts, Culture & Media

News of Nelson Mandela’s death broke just after The World had finished airing its daily edition from 3-4pm eastern time. Here’s a look behind-the-scenes as our newsroom responded with live coverage for the next few hours.

Almost till his death, Mandela remained on the US terrorism watch list

Global Politics

Former President Nelson Mandela is now a symbol for peace around the world. But until five years ago, he still had a very different label — on a US list of terrorists.

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Denis Goldberg, for years at Mandela’s side, recalls their struggles

Global Politics

Nelson Mandela was “a leader among leaders” in the drive to end apartheid. One of those leaders who stood next to him was Denis Goldberg, who recalls Mandela’s commitment — and how far he was willing to go to achieve equality.

Video: Those in Cape Town celebrate Mandela’s life

Global Politics

On Friday morning, about a hundred people gathered outside Cape Town City Hall to pay tribute to former South African president, and beloved icon, Nelson Mandela.