Madonsela calls Madiba a ‘gift to humanity’
Public protector Thuli Madonsela says Nelson Mandela’s passion for social justice was ever-present during his life.
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Former PAC president Stanley Mogoba remembers Madiba
Dr Stanley Mogoba has "fond memories of his dealings with Madiba" as a fellow former prisoner, member of the Methodist Church and Parliamentarian.
We will endeavour to honour Mandela’s legacy, say The Elders
The Elders, a group of world leaders founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007, have expressed their grief at his passing.
De Klerk: Afrikaners will mourn Madiba’s death
Honouring Nelson Mandela, former president FW de Klerk says that most Afrikaners "have very warm feelings towards Nelson Mandela".
Cape Town to pay its last respects to Mandela
Mayor Patricia de Lille has announced that the city will hold an interfaith ceremony on the Grand Parade from 5pm this afternoon, with free transport.
JSE shuts down for five minutes in honour of Mandela
The JSE has halted trade for five minutes as business leaders mourn Madiba’s passing and analysts dismiss SA-economy doomsayers.
George Bizos: Mandela’s trial and tribulations
Advocate George Bizos, Nelson Mandela’s lawyer, confidant and friend, describes the icon’s selfless strategy during the Rivonia Trial.
Mandela’s death: Mourners gather in Houghton
Hundreds of people went to pay their respects at Nelson Mandela’s Houghton home with candles and songs soon after the news of his death.
Tutu: We thank God for Madiba
Former president Nelson Mandela’s presence has left the world and South Africa a little better, writes Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
Editorial: We will always need Madiba
Our farewell to Nelson Mandela must not be final – we must refuse to say goodbye to his example, his ideals, and the dream we share with him.
Nelson Mandela Foundation: ‘No words to express this loss’
The Nelson Mandela Foundation, children’s fund and Mandela Rhodes Foundation have expressed their sadness at the death of Nelson Mandela.
The meaning of Mandela
South Africans pay tribute to Tata Mandela and tell us what his legacy means to them.
Tata Mandela, how do we say goodbye?
As word began to spread that Madiba had died, South Africa prepared to mourn.
Mandela’s ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ was Africa’s story too
Africa’s heads of state have paid tribute to former president Nelson Mandela, who they say shaped democracy on the continent.
Address by President Jacob Zuma on the departure of former president Nelson Mandela
President Jacob Zuma has addressed the nation on the passing of former president Nelson Mandela.
SA rugby fraternity pays tribute to Mandela’s extraordinary life
The South African Rugby Union has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela for his extraordinary life and unselfish contribution to a united South Africa.
World leaders remember Nelson Mandela
Leaders from across the world have paid tribute to South Africa’s first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela.
De Klerk pays tribute to Mandela’s ‘unique contribution’
Former president FW de Klerk says South Africa has lost one of its founding fathers and "greatest sons".
ANC on Mandela: ‘The large baobab tree has fallen’
On the death of Nelson Mandela, the ANC says the nation has lost a "colossus, an epitome of humility … and the hope of millions".
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ANC pays tribute to ‘colossus’ Mandela
The ANC says it has lost an "epitome of humility, equality" with the passing of former statesman Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela dies
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the father of the nation, has died on December 5 2013 at the age of 95.
Mandela film wins award at Aspen Filmfest
A film about the life of former president Nelson Mandela has won an Audience Favourite Feature Award at the Aspen Filmfest.
What would Madiba do?
Church leaders gathered to pray for Mandela and urge South Africans to see his extended illness as a reminder to unite behind and uphold his values.
Thing of beauty: We Love Mandela exhibition
SA artists have used the figure of Nelson Mandela as their muse and metaphor, depicting the many sides of the man people believe they know well.
Mandela is showing ‘sustained improvement’
Despite improvement, the presidency says Nelson Mandela – who is spending his 44th day in hospital – is still in a critical condition.
Meeting Mandela: A close encounter with true greatness
Nothing could have prepared my five-year-old son and I for our encounter with the force of nature that is Nelson Mandela, writes Nikiwe Bikitsha.
Mysterious Mandela song to be released after over two decades
"The People Want Mandela", a South African equivalent of Quincy Jones’s "We are the World", will finally be released after it was banned for 23 years.
Tutu visits Mandela in hospital
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has visited former president Nelson Mandela in the Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria.
SA celebrates improvement in Mandela’s health on his birthday
Zuma, ministers, the opposition and the public stood united in celebrating beloved former president Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday.
Mandela’s progress ‘remarkable’ as world celebrates his 95th birthday
The health of former president Nelson Mandela is "steadily improving", while Barack Obama sends his family’s wishes for Madiba’s 95th birthday.
Tiger Woods recalls unforgettable aura of Nelson Mandela
Golf superstar Tiger Woods has remembered how his first meeting with Nelson Mandela 15 years ago was an experience like no other.
Madiba is responding to treatment, says Zuma
Former president Nelson Mandela is responding to treatment but is still in a critical but stable condition, says President Jacob Zuma.
