This Day in History: Nelson Mandela released from prison 25 years ago
Nelson Mandela, leader of the movement to end South African apartheid, is released from prison after 27 years on February 11, 1990, 25 years ago. Mandela spent the first 18 of his 27 years in jail at the brutal More...
South Africa reports Mandela ‘in good spirits’ and ‘making steady progress’ during hospital stay
President’s office says 94-year-old anti-apartheid icon making steady progress after spending second night in hospital. Nelson Mandela, the former South African president, has made steady progress and is “in More...
