Morgan Freeman to show Invictus to Nelson Mandela in South Africa

Morgan Freeman is on his way to South Africa to show his new film, Invictus, to Nelson Mandela.  Directed by Clint Eastwood, Ivictus tells the true story of the South African rugby team that won the 1995...

“Le Bonheur de Pierre” (A Happy Man) premiere at NYC Festival

Critically acclaimed Canada-France co- production feature film “Le Bonheur de Pierre” (A Happy Man) is pleased to announce it will be making its New York City debut on October 24th at the prestigious New York Film & Video Festival A Happy Man, “Le Bonheur de...

White South African granted refugee status: Canada

Barry Artiste Op/EdWell ain't this calling the Kettle Black, in a role reversal, certainly and eye opener on what is going on in South Africa.  One wonders what Nelson Mandela's peace train is all about and celebs like U2 who promote concerts on peace and understanding...

Nelson Mandela Birthday: Heroic Anti-apartheid Activist Turns 91

July 18, 2009 marks the 91st birthday of anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela, and although he survived 27 years in prison the heroic former South African President finds aging to be a difficult battle. ...

Nelson Mandela speaks on the Gazan Crisis

Memo to: Thomas L. Friedman (columnist New York Times)  From: Nelson Mandela (former President South Africa) Source: http://www.mediamonitors.net/arjan28.html Dear Thomas, I know...

S-African human rights icon Helen Suzman dies

Helen Suzman, one of the the strongest and bravest women in South African political history, has passed away. According to her daughter, Suzman died on peacefully in her sleep at her home in Johannesburg. She was...

Joe Francis Hits the TV Circuit Complaining About Injustice

Today on the “Tyra Show”, (yes, I was bored) her guest was my nemesis, Joe Francis, the 35-year old millionaire owner of the “Girls Gone Wild” DVDs. (SEE HERE and HERE for previous commentaries) I...

This election will change the world

"No election has electrified the U.S. like this since 1968. But the whole world wishes it could cast a vote in this one. Whatever happens, this U.S. election will change the world. Stay tuned."I think this election 'will change the world' if, and only if, Obama wins it (it...

The warm farewell from D. Gillerman, Israeli's envoy to the UN, will not chan...

Facts and Opinion. I am not sure If the following statements from the Iranian VP Esfandiar Rahim-Mashaei, at a tourist convention in Tehran., where said in connections with Dan Gillerman's departure from the...

Mandela’s words “"The struggle is my life,"

Even today when he will be celebrating his 90th birthday, the former president of South Africa Tata Nelson Madiba Mandela did not forget his words that he poured in public many years ago. Although he is now...

Naomi Campbell removed from Mandela concert guest list

While festitivies for Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday ensue, one person will not be joining the celebration. Naomi Campbell has been removed from the guest list following her arrest. Sources say Mandela removed her...

Goal4Africa

Charity match at the Allianz Arena to benefit ‘Goal4Africa’: A football match between two all-star teams put together by Clarence Seedorf and Ronaldo.On Saturday 12 July 2008, football fans’ dreams will come true in the Allianz Arena in Munich: The 97-game,...

50 Cent Meets Nelson Mandela

Rapper 50 Cent is currently on tour with G-Unit in Africa and, this week, he had the opportunity to meet Nelson Mandela. "50 is [in South Africa] to see and learn about the region and continent in a way that...

Convicted Rapist Takes Over South Africa

"Jacob Zuma has won the leadership of South Africa's ruling African National Congress with 60 per cent of the vote. The party's large majority in parliament makes Zuma almost certain to become the country's...

Clint Eastwood linked to Nelson Mandela rugby drama

"The film is to be based on a book by British journalist John Carlin, "The Human Factor: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Changed the World." It will focus on events surrounding the Rugby World Cup in South Africa...

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