Nelson Mandela: 1918-2013

  • A military honor guard escorts former South African president Nelson Madela funeral cortege on its way to its burial site in his home village of Qunu, South Africa, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013. (Elmond Jiyane, CGIS)

    Nelson Mandela buried in beloved hometown of Qunu, South Africa

    Anti-apartheid champion Nelson Mandela was buried in his home village on Sunday after a funeral that mixed ancient tribal rituals with a display of the might of the new, integrated South Africa. 2

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    World pays tribute to modern father of South Afric

    Final farewell at state funeral

    Family, friends and admirers bid their final farewell to Nelson Mandela at his state funeral.

  • CTV News in South Africa

    CTV News in South Africa

    Photos of the outpouring of grief and celebration of life in the days following Nelson Mandela's death

  • A South African remembers

    A South African remembers

    Craig Joseph says when Nelson Mandela showed up at his bar mitzvah 17 years ago his life was changed

  • A remarkable life

    A remarkable life

    Most memorable moments as a political, cultural and humanitarian icon



The Nelson Mandela Story

  • A woman carrying oranges on her head walks to a party in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela during celebrations for Mandela's birthday in Mvezo, South Africa on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. (AP / Schalk van Zuydam)

    Part 1, Early Life: One of 13 children with royal connections

  • A man takes a photo of a historical photo of former South African President Nelson Mandela during his 90th birthday celebration on Robben Island, South Africa on Friday, July 18, 2008. (AP / Schalk van Zuydam)

    Part 2, School Days: First brush with politics and the ANC

    Nelson Mandela, right, and Moses Kotane, left, are seen leaving the court after the State withdrew the indictment during the Treason Trial, hanging in his room at the Liliesleaf Farm in Rivonia, north of Johannesburg, South Africa on Oct. 13, 1958. (AP / Themba Hadebe)

    Part 3, The Trial: From activist to active target

  • A child looks at a historical photo of Mandela, outside the cell where former South African president Nelson Mandela was locked up by the former apartheid government on Robben Island, South Africa. (AP / Schalk van Zuydam)

    Part 4, Jail Time: A four-hour speech and 27 years

    President Nelson Mandela dances at a celebration concert following his inauguration as president of South Africa in Pretoria on May 10, 1994. (AP / John Parkin)

    Part 5, Mandela freed: Welcomed warmly around the world

  • Former South African President Nelson Mandela, left, waves to spectators next to his wife Graca Machel ahead of the World Cup final soccer match between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa on Sunday, July 11, 2010. (AP / Martin Meissner)

    Part 6, Legacy: A potent symbol of the struggle for human rights

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    May 24, 1987: Canada AM interviews Nelson Mandela's eldest daughter; she discusses violence in South Africa and her father.

    Air Date: September 28, 2020

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    CTV National News: Secret left in Mandela statue

    CTV National News: Secret left in Mandela statue

    Daniele Hamamdjian on what was left behind in the massive Nelson Mandela statue that's left South African officials less than amused.

    Air Date: January 26, 2014

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    Canada AM: Capturing Mandela on film

    What was it like portraying one of the world's greatest icons? Actor Idris Elba sounds off on the challenge.

    Air Date: December 31, 2013

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    CTV National News: Remembering Nelson Mandela

    CTV National News: Remembering Nelson Mandela

    Chief News Anchor Lisa Laflamme takes a look at the remarkable life of the anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela.

    Air Date: December 30, 2013

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    A sign language interpreter during a memorial service at FNB Stadium in honor of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, near Johannesburg on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013. (AP / Evan Vucci)

    Canada AM: Interpreter in psychiatric hospital

    The sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial, who was accused of fraud, has been committed to a psychiatric hospital.

    Air Date: December 19, 2013

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    CTV News Channel: Mandela's lasting legacy

    CTV News Channel: Mandela's lasting legacy

    Queen's University Professor Marc Epprecht discusses Nelson Mandela's establishment of an HIV prevention campaign, and how it impacts the discourse on HIV/AIDS.

    Air Date: July 18, 2012

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