Madiba

British

/ məˈdiːbə /

noun

a title of respect for Nelson Mandela, deriving from his Xhosa clan name

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For the Amicus bonus episode, Mark unpacks acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing for the Justice Department’s top job, joined by Madiba Dennie of Balls and Strikes.

From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026

Madiba Dennie: I think that’s right, and I’m glad to see a judge saying it.

From Slate ● May 18, 2026

They include a set of hearing aids, an ID card, gifts from world leaders and some of the first democratic president's clothing, such as his statement "Madiba" shirts.

From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2024

As an ANC insider, Ms. Duarte was often asked for her perspective on Mandela, whom she called by his clan name, Madiba.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 18, 2022

This was bad enough, they said, without Madiba agree-ing to see him.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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