From Tito and Nelson Mandela to Queen Elizabeth II, here's is your one-stop guide to the chief guests of the Republic Day celebrations over the years.

A South African court has dismissed an appeal by the country's heritage body to stop the sale and export of various artefacts connected to anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela.

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From US President Barack Obama to Russian President Vladimir Putin, many world leaders have been chief guests at India’s Republic Day celebrations.

The anti-apartheid leader’s eldest daughter won the right to sell some of his personal items after a two-year legal battle.

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FILE - Former South African President Nelson Mandela, centre, wears a printed shirt in Johannesburg, on July 18, 2003 as part ...

A South African court on Friday, January 23 rejected an attempt by the country's heritage authority to block the sale and ...

Thousands of supporters of South African opposition politician Julius Malema gathered outside a court on Friday as the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader awaited sentencing for firing a ...

A South African court has dismissed an appeal by the country's heritage body to stop the sale and export of various artefacts connected to anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela.

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