Topic: Nelson Mandela

The 'Elders' arrive in Israel to boost Mideast peace

The respected delegation, headed by former Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, irked Israel by initially planning to meet Hamas in Gaza. That trip has been delayed.

As Obama healthcare debate rages, a glimpse into S. Africa's care gap

After rushing an ill friend to a public hospital in Johannesburg, the sight of skeletal men staring in vain to get the attention of overworked nurses raised a number of questions for me.

Difference Maker People Making a Difference: Lyndon Harris

During 9/11, this New York clergyman experienced true heroism. But he still had to find his own path to forgiveness.

Outpouring over Michael Jackson unlike anything since Princess Di

Nostalgia for a musical prodigy seemed to trump the pop star's dark side, as albums sold out and fans swamped social media with tributes.

The Monitor's View: South Africa's continental footprint

Incoming president Jacob Zuma must improve the record of his predecessor in spreading democracy and prosperity in Africa.

ANC victory in South Africa a watershed for party

The Monitor's View: A promising rivalry in South Africa

In elections, the opposition chipped away at ANC dominance.

Big turnout in South African elections

Voters express frustration with ANC, but a large turnout favors the ruling party.

South Africa set to elect populist Jacob Zuma

The polarizing ANC leader is expected to draw record numbers of voters to the polls in Wednesday's presidential race.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about California's crops, why South Africa turned away the Dalai Lama, school security since Columbine, and foster care.

Nelson Mandela boosts Zuma at final ANC campaign rally

South Africa's ruling party candidate, Jacob Zuma, vows no constitutional changes ahead of April 22 vote.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about the challenge North Korea poses for China and the US, what Congress can learn from Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, and an accused Nazi guard.

Peace beyond personalities

A Christian Science perspective.

South Africa turns away Dalai Lama, political firestorm follows

It says it denied the Tibetan monk a visa so that politics wouldn't overshadow the upcoming World Cup. Critics say the decision was a nod to China.

Monitor writers celebrate ‘unique’ moments

From crawling on the carpet with Ronald Reagan to sipping tea with the Che Guevara of Afghanistan, former staffers recount stories as the Monitor transitions to new formats.

A time for courage

A Christian Science perspective on daily life.

Obama tops Jesus in new poll. Reagan 4th, God 11th.

World

Opinion: To save Zimbabwe, South Africa must step up

Its clout is needed to help end the ruin Mugabe has wrought.

Batman vs. Batman

The small-town mayor of Batman, Turkey, is threatening to sue filmmaker Warner Bros. for using his locale's name without permission.

Our first century

A mandate to 'lighten' still drives the Monitor at the dawn of its second 100 years.

World

Who's in charge?

A Christian Science perspective on daily life.

Playing the Enemy

How rugby helped to unite South Africa.

The white/nonwhite divide

South African photographer Mikhael Subotsky's images offer stark evidence of apartheid's lingering shadow.