The presidency has yet to respond to statements that the sign language interpreter at the Nelson Mandela Memorial may not have been adequately qualified. In fact, according to media reports, Sign Language Educa...
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The organisers could not have done anything to prepare for the reception that the president of South Africa received at the FNB Stadium during the official memorial service of former President Nelson Mandela. A...
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The funeral of former President Nelson Mandela looks set to be the biggest event held in South Africa. More than one hundred heads of state are expected to attend. This is a noticeably higher number than those ...
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It has been a few days since former President Nelson Mandela passed away at his Houghton, Johannesburg home last Thursday. His family was with him during his last hours, among them his third wife Graca Machel w...
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The public will not be able to simply walk into the Union Buildings in Pretoria when the body of former President Nelson Mandela lies in state from 11 to 13 December. Those who are eager to say their farewell t...
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South Africa is home to a number of media houses which own reputable news websites such as SABC, News24, Mail & Guardian, Independent Online, Timeslive, etc. These websites usually provide the latest news o...
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South Africans and the rest of the world are still in shock after the passing of one of the most loved politicians, former President Nelson Mandela. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his famil...
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Many South Africans are finding it hard to come to terms with the fact that their beloved and world-renowned political legend Nelson Mandela has died. According to reports, Mandela died peacefully on Thursday, ...
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Plans to build a new R1-billion town near President Jacob Zuma’s hometown, Nkandla, have now been jeapordised by the recent withdrawal of a vital investor which claims that Nkandla is a location far ̶...
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For the last time on Friday, members of the public will be able to view the body of the first democratically elected president of South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. He lies in state in the area that has recently been named the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Mandla Mandela has often been called the “apple of his grandfather’s eye” and he keeps watch over the statesman’s body while the public files past to pay their respects... Read more »
