Late President’s closest friend and ally accuses his community of neglecting struggle against apartheid Nelson Mandela’s closest friend, who stood trial alongside him and spent 22 years in prison, this week launched a scathing attack on South Africa’s Jewish leaders in the wake of the former President’s funeral. Denis Goldberg, who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Mandela … Continued
Nelson Mandela’s oldest friend, Denis Goldberg, was at the former President’s bedside last week to help mark his 95th birthday. Here, he tells Sharon Feinstein about their historic 52-year friendship Nelson Mandela’s closest friend Denis Goldberg was invited to visit him to wish him a happy birthday and stimulate his mind, as he lies in … Continued
As prison nightmare ends for doctor accused of killing patient in UAE, his family describes his ‘shocking’ ordeal An eminent doctor held in the notorious Al Wathba prison in the UAE desert could finally be home within hours after a horrific nine-month ordeal. Paediatric oncologist Cyril Karabus, 77,was snatched at the airport and dragged away … Continued
Gideon Raff, writer of hit C4 drama Homeland, tells Sharon Feinstein Gilad Schalit’s surprise visit to the set in Israel left cast and crew stunned “Can I get a photo of myself choking you?” Gilad Schalit asked Iranian actor Navid Negahban, who plays terrorist Abu Nazir in the hit TV show Homeland. And he did. … Continued
Sam Waley-Cohen brought Will and Kate back together. But, writes Sharon Feinstein, he’s very modest about it. Sam Waley-Cohen has the golden touch, winning at everything he turns his hand to. He has just become the first amateur jockey for 30 years to win one of racing’s most coveted prizes, The Cheltenham Gold Cup, on … Continued
