(CNN) — Here is a look at the life of Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize winner and former president of South Africa. He was given the name Nelson by a school teacher. He was sometimes called ...

One episode focuses on Nelson Mandela, the South African leader who many today remember as the dignified elder statesman who was imprisoned for 27 years by the country’s apartheid regime.

Every year, Nelson Mandela International Day is observed to honour his life and contributions to the world. As we celebrate the special day, here are a few facts that we should remember.

Former Springboks captain John Smit revealed that he got a special call from ex-South Africa President and icon Nelson ...

In 2010, researcher Fiona Broome coined the term when she discovered that many people believed, as she did, that anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela died in prison in the 1980s. In fact ...

The Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion ... As NIMHANS marks the dual milestone, the award holds special significance, highlighting the Institute’s rich legacy and continuous evolution ...