Nelson Mandela: tributes and programmes
Reaction and special programmes following the death of former South African president Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela said to Eddie Murphy “I grew up with you”
Harvey Weinstein on meeting Nelson Mandela at a meal with people from the film industry.
Player: "His body is gone, but his spirit will remain forever"
South African golf major champion Gary Player pays tribute to Nelson Mandela.
Weinstein on Mandela death: "A sad ending to an extraordinary night"
Mandela's death announced during film premiere about the former South African president.
Former SA Minister: "Blinded" to apartheid injustices
Roelof Botha, nicknamed 'Pik', speaks about the apartheid regime and Nelson Mandela.
DJ Trevor Nelson on Mandela death: “I've barely slept”
DJ Trevor Nelson speaks about visiting South Africa during the World Cup in 2010.
Nelson Mandela artist: “You can’t paint charisma”
Harold Riley, the only artist that Mr Mandela sat for, on his time with Mr Mandela.
Springboks' Mark Andrews on meeting Mandela
Mark Andrews on his first meeting with Nelson Mandela during the Rugby World Cup in 1995.
Gordon Brown: "I learnt the meaning of courage" from Mandela
The former Prime Minister describes his close relationship with Nelson Mandela.
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Labour MP Peter Hain on Mandela and his oppressors
Labour MP Peter Hain on how Mandela resolved conflict by working with his enemies.
Nelson Mandela: "The man could dance"
5 live listener Harriet Roots recalls meeting Nelson Mandela as a sixth-former in 1998.
Mandela was "right behind" 1995 Rugby World Cup
BBC's Ian Robertson recalls how Nelson Mandela donned a Springbok jersey in 1995.
Jesse Jackson: Mandela "took us to unbelievable heights"
Nelson Mandela would "bend but not break" says civil rights activist Rev Jesse Jackson.
Nelson Mandela: Johannesburg's "celebration of his life"
BBC's Simon Jack at "a very moving moment" on the streets of Johannesburg.
Nelson Mandela had "discipline and calmness" in prison
Fellow prisoner Saki Macozoma recalls Nelson Mandela's time in Robben Island prison.
Ken Livingstone: Mandela "an incredibly great person"
Former London Mayor Ken Livingstone on the death of Nelson Mandela.














