Video: Nelson Mandela meets South Africa’s World Cup squad
Nelson Mandela, who will be 92 next month, met the Bafana Bafana squad yesterday at his foundation in Johannesburg
Nelson Mandela to Attend World Cup Opener and Final
You might be thinking: Of course Nelson Mandela (pictured above with South Africa defender Matthew Booth) will attend the World Cup opener and the World Cup Final. Why on earth would he not?
Well, South Africa’s former President (and all round legend) is now 92 years old and so a little on the frail side, apparently...
Confusion over Nelson Mandela’s plans for the World Cup
• ANC spokesman says former president will attend• But Mandela family say 91-year-old is too frailNelson Mandela will attend the opening and closing matches of the World Cup, according to a spokesman for South Africa's ruling party, although Mandel...
Siphiwo Ntshebe dies at just 34
An opera singer chosen by Nelson Mandela to perform at the opening ceremony of the World Cup has died after a sudden illness.
Siphiwo Ntshebe, 34, a tenor dubbed the "black Pavarotti", died yesterday from meningitis. He had been admitted to hospital last week.
Ntshebe went from humble beginnings, singing...
Coming Full Circle: Nelson Mandela & The World Cup Trophy
2004
Back in 2004 when they announced the winner of the right to host the 2010 World Cup, a giddy Nelson Mandela was in attendance with the World Cup trophy (above), and so were his tears. Moments like this sends flashes aflutter – the hearts of photogs too.
Six years later the World Cup has made it...
