Why Nelson Mandela has six names

July 18, 2013 -- Updated 1310 GMT (2110 HKT)

Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday is being marked by an exhibition of stunning new posters of South Africa's former president.

July 17, 2013 -- Updated 1903 GMT (0303 HKT)

Many of the Nobel Laureate's supporters will mark his 95th birthday by dedicating 67 minutes of their day to public service.

June 26, 2013 -- Updated 1028 GMT (1828 HKT)

Messages outside a Pretoria hospital describe the fear and resignation felt by many that Mandela may not be with them much longer.

June 13, 2013 -- Updated 1509 GMT (2309 HKT)

CNN's Christiane Amanpour looks at how not just South Africans keep a close eye on Nelson Mandela's condition.

June 27, 2013 -- Updated 0148 GMT (0948 HKT)

Browse through intimate images of Nelson Mandela, including the earliest known photograph believed to be taken in 1938.

June 24, 2013 -- Updated 1522 GMT (2322 HKT)

While the world calls him Mandela, the man considered to be the founder of South Africa's democracy is known by a number of other names.

June 30, 2013 -- Updated 1355 GMT (2155 HKT)

Mandela was incarcerated at maximum-security Robben Island Prison. Look through photos of where the former leader spent 18 years.

June 18, 2013 -- Updated 1843 GMT (0243 HKT)

Nadia Bilchik: Mandela's profound lack of bitterness after 27 years of prison informed his life.

June 27, 2013 -- Updated 1754 GMT (0154 HKT)

Visitors to South Africa can retrace many of Mandela's most significant moments, among them his release from prison 23 years ago.

April 30, 2013 -- Updated 1203 GMT (2003 HKT)

Errol Barnett visits Nelson Mandela's home town to find out how his upbringing helped shape the future of a nation.

November 8, 2012 -- Updated 1708 GMT (0108 HKT)

When South Africans open their wallets, they will be greeted by images of a smiling Nelson Mandela in various denominations.

July 18, 2012 -- Updated 1645 GMT (0045 HKT)

To mark Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday on July 18, 2012, we asked what the former South African president means to you.

January 11, 2013 -- Updated 1339 GMT (2139 HKT)

South African singer Lebo M. on being handpicked to work on "The Lion King."

July 17, 2012 -- Updated 2146 GMT (0546 HKT)

CNN's Robyn Curnow talks to former President Bill Clinton about his memories and friendship with Nelson Mandela.

July 16, 2012 -- Updated 1728 GMT (0128 HKT)

An inside look at "The Mandela Portrait," a musical arrangement in tribute to Nelson Mandela's legacy.