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In April of 1991, violence plagued South Africa as politicians debated how to end apartheid. Nelson Mandela joined Face the Nation to discuss the problems facing the country and his opinions of then South African President F.W. de Klerk. Two years later, the men won a joint Nobel Peace Prize. This archival episode may contain themes or use language that differs from modern interpretations.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected by lawmakers for a second term after his African National Congress party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with the main opposition and other parties.
South Africa is to have its first coalition government in the wake of an election that saw the late Nelson Mandela's party lose its majority.
The party brought to power in South Africa 30 years ago by Nelson Mandela has lost its mandate. Here's why, and what comes next.
The African National Congress party, once led by the late Nelson Mandela, has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994, when it helped bring about the end of apartheid.
The first results in South Africa's national election are signaling a major change to the country with the ruling African National Congress, Nelson Mandela's former party, on course to lose the majority it's held for 30 years. BBC News Africa correspondent Barbara Plett Usher joined CBS News with more.
Developing countries are facing some of the most extreme challenges as climate change pushes them deeper into poverty. Ndileka Mandela, head of the Thembekile Mandela Foundation and granddaughter of former South African President Nelson Mandela, joined CBS News to talk about climate apartheid.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation lauded Zoleka Mandela for "raising awareness about cancer prevention and her unwavering commitment to breaking down the stigma" around the disease.
De Klerk received the prize in 1993 alongside anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, for his role in ushering South Africa into democracy.
On Nelson Mandela International Day, the British royal lamented the climate crisis, disinformation and eroding freedoms and called on everyone to "get to work."
It was one of many artifacts inside the Nelson Mandela National Museum, a major tourist attraction for local and international travelers.
Desmond Tutu’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission heard testimony from apartheid’s worst criminals in exchange for a chance at amnesty. In 1997, Bob Simon reported on the commission. Tutu was laid to rest today in South Africa.
The world continues to mourn archbishop and anti-apartheid leader Desmond Tutu, who died Sunday at age 90. Ian Lee has the details.
While he shared a Nobel Peace Prize with his successor Nelson Mandela for "laying the foundations" of a democratic South Africa, De Klerk's legacy remains marred by controversy.
"F*** Mandela. He was no leader," Mr. Trump said, according to a new book by his former attorney Michael Cohen.
Andrew Mlangeni, one of the preeminent leaders of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, has died at the age of 95. He was the last surviving member of the group of activists tried and sentenced alongside Nelson Mandela in 1964. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Johannesburg.
Zindzi Mandela, the youngest daughter of Nelson and Winnie Mandela, has died at the age of 59. She grew up involved in the fight against apartheid and was serving as South Africa's ambassador to Denmark at the time of her death. CBSN has more, including portions of an interview Zindzi Mandela did with Bob Simon for "60 Minutes" in 2010.
Like her parents, Zindzi Mandela was involved in the fight against apartheid. The cause of her death was not immediately revealed.
South Africa's struggle to deal with its racist past may hold some important lessons for the United States. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Johannesburg on how the nation faced the trauma of its history and continues to deal with it.
Less than 30 years ago racism was not only legal in South Africa, but the official system of government. It's come a long way, but the journey's not over yet.
South Africa's ruling political party is poised to win the country's parliamentary election. President Cyril Ramaphosa is looking to tighten his grip on power. He's vowed to fight corruption and strengthen the economy. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta joined CBSN from Johannesburg with the latest developments.
Barr refuses to testify before House committee; Remembering Nelson Mandela's 1994 victory
On May 2, 1994, Nelson Mandela claimed a landslide victory in South Africa's first all-race presidential elections. Watch CBS News' Bill Whitaker's report from May 2, 1994.
"After a brutal, even bloody, election, Mandela, tonight, extended his hand in peace to his political opponents, left and right," CBS News' Bill Whitaker said
In February 1990, Nelson Mandela sat down with CBS News and reflected on his time in prison.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
Chinese authorities haven't said how many children and adults were injured in the latest incident at a school, nor if it was an accident, or the latest in a series of attacks targeting kids.
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to Congress when she won the race for Delaware's only House seat two weeks ago.
Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Laken Riley's death in February.
President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general.
The families of eight school shooting victims opened their doors to Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp, allowing them to document their children's bedrooms.
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to Congress when she won the race for Delaware's only House seat two weeks ago.
Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
Stop & Shop stores across Massachusetts have empty shelves due to a cyberattack.
Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride became the first transgender person elected to Congress when she won the race for Delaware's only House seat two weeks ago.
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
Robert F. Kennedy's Jr. push to remove fluoride from the nation's public water supply could benefit some companies. Here's why.
Kennedy insists he is not "anti-vaccine," but he has a long record of false and misleading statements about their safety and benefits. What could he do as Trump's HHS secretary?
Canada's Bestar recalled wall beds only after learning of dozens of cases in which its beds detached from the walls, feds say.
E. coli outbreaks in food are making headlines, prompting questions about how to stay safe from the bacteria that can cause sickness.
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."
As undersea cables are cut, Finland and Germany say Europe is threated not only bt Russia's war in Ukraine, but "from hybrid warfare by malicious actors."
A senior Israeli official has said openly that the West Bank should become part of Israel, not a future Palestine. Could it happen under Trump?
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Chinese authorities haven't said how many children and adults were injured in the latest incident at a school, nor if it was an accident, or the latest in a series of attacks targeting kids.
Keke Palmer joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new memoir "Master of Me" which explores her journey in entertainment and the secrets to shaping her own narrative.
Ridley Scott's return to Gladiator brings new faces to the franchise. Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger share their experience joining the series.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
"Inside the NBA" will continue on other networks, even though will no longer be airing on TNT at the end of this season.
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Police in Norway have arrested the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit on suspicion of rape, saying the alleged victim was "unable to resist the act."
Jose Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder and other crimes in Laken Riley's death in February.
A man pleaded guilty in the 2015 killings of a Georgia couple after a magnet fisher pulled in a rifle and other evidence linked to the case.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.
CBS News has learned the case against the man accused of killing a University of Georgia nursing student could be in the hands of the judge as early as Tuesday. Jose Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, has pleaded not guilty to killing 22-year-old Laken Riley while she was jogging on campus in February. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Athens, Georgia.
Sources say President-elect Donald Trump will be on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket today.
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
It's been 1,000 days since Russia invaded Ukraine. A day after the U.S. approved Ukraine's use of long-range missiles against Russia, a Russian strike killed seven people in the country's Sumy region. The U.S. gave permission for the missiles to be used on targets deep inside Russia, with some having a range of close to 200 miles.
A Las Vegas father was shot and killed by police in his home after calling 911 for help in a home invasion. Newly released police body cam video shows Brandon Durham struggling with an alleged intruder before an officer opens fire. Now his family is calling for that officer's arrest. Warning: This video is disturbing to watch.
On the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump pledged to carry out "the largest deportation program in history." In a social media post Monday, he confirmed he's preparing to declare a national emergency and use military assets to do it. Declaring a state of emergency would allow Trump to tap into additional funding and resources needed to carry out a mass deportation program of this scale.
Two women testified before a House ethics panel that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid them for sex, their lawyer told CBS News. Gaetz, who is President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick, has denied all wrongdoing. Trump transition spokesman Alex Pfeiffer said "these are baseless allegations" in a statement on Monday.
Keke Palmer joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new memoir "Master of Me" which explores her journey in entertainment and the secrets to shaping her own narrative.