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.

(CNN)-- Whether talking about his time in prison, his struggle against apartheid, his emergence as a global icon or cracking a joke about his career, Nelson Mandela's words often have a resonance ...

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

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.

In 1997, after Shaun Bartlett's impressive football achievements, Nelson Mandela unexpectedly attended Bartlett's wedding in Cape Town Bartlett, a celebrated striker for Bafana Bafana, had a ...