Over One Hundred Heads of State Expected to Attend Mandela’s Funeral

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 who attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II in 2005. It has been reported that the royal family in Buckingham Palace will be represented by the heir to the throne, Prince Charles. International celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Bono have also confirmed their attendan... Read more »
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By PAW On Sunday, December 8th, 2013

Mandela’s Death Leaves Others Unmoved

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... Read more »
By PAW On Saturday, December 7th, 2013

SA Government Sets Up Website for Mandela Queries

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... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Saturday, December 7th, 2013

Foreign Media Houses Tell South Africans about Mandela’s Death

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... Read more »
By PAW On Saturday, December 7th, 2013

Media Houses Unleash Shelved Documentaries as Nelson Mandela Dies

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... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Friday, December 6th, 2013

Whole World Mourns as Mandela Dies

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, ... Read more »
By Mvusi Ngubane On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

‘Smart Town’ Investor withdraws from Project

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 ̶... Read more »
By Mvusi Ngubane On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

Informal Settlement Leaders offer Zille Ultimatum

Cape Town’s premier, Helen Zille, has been handed an ultimatum by leaders of Cape Town Informal Settlements threatening to stage a “radical march” next year should their demands not be met. On... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Sunday, November 24th, 2013

Sanral Ready to Launch E-Tolling System

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) recently announced that its controversial e-tolling system will start operating on Gauteng freeways on the 3rd of December, less than ten days from now. ... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Monday, November 18th, 2013

Malema Gets Time to Focus on EFF as his Trial is Postponed

Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema will have all the time he needs to focus on campaigning for next year’s elections and not worry about court appearances for a while after his corruption tria... Read more »