67 Minutes for Mandela

67 Minutes for Mandela

"Mr Mandela has spent 67 years making the world a better place. We're asking you for 67 minutes." Nelson Mandela turns 91 on 18 July, and the call has gone out for people everywhere to celebrate his birthday – and the global launch of Mandela Day – by acting on the idea that each person has the power to change the world.

Nelson Mandela casts his vote

Voting came to a temporary halt at the Killarney Country Club in Houghton, Johannesburg as South Africa's favourite citizen, former president Nelson Mandela, cast his vote in the country's 2009 general elections.

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The fight against Aids is in our hands

Nelson Mandela is the driving force behind a global campaign to raise awareness of Aids and funds to fight the pandemic in southern Africa.

Nelson Mandela image gallery

Mandela gallery

Nelson Mandela is an icon of freedom - and a son, husband, father and grandfather. Our image gallery pays tribute.

Nelson Mandela profile

Mandela profile

Mandela's role in fighting apartheid and his ability to steer South Africa through the crisis of its rebirth earned him a world reputation as a statesman and peacemaker.

Nelson Mandela books

Mandela books

How many biographies can one man inspire? The jury's still out on this one: books about Nelson Mandela are a growth industry. Here are snap reviews of some of the classics.