Pretoria - A South African delegation, led by President Jacob Zuma, is in talks with representatives from the European Union (EU), where ways to boost trade and investment are being discussed.
Qunu – The Nelson Mandela Museum in the Eastern Cape used the icon’s 95th birthday celebrations on Thursday to instil a reading habit in the country’s children.
Johannesburg - Bunches of spinach grown by inmates, bottles of milk and blankets to keep the cold at bay, signaled the celebrating of a world icon as the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) came to the aid of an orphanage and a destitute home on Thursday.
Pretoria - The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, says the African Union joins the world in wishing former President Nelson Mandela a happy and healthy 95th birthday.
Qunu – They sang together in one big voice “Nkosi sikelel’utata wethu” (God bless our father and may he live for many years to come).
Pretoria – Anti-apartheid icon and South Africa’s first democratically elected President Nelson Mandela’s legacy has yet again proved to be the gift that keeps giving, as thousands today answered the call of doing an act of good for their fellow man.
Cape Town – South Africans should look to set aside 67 minutes of each day to contribute meaningfully if they are to match the contribution made by former president Nelson Mandela to the country and the world, Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille said today.
Pretoria – It was a day filled with laughter, tears of joy and song, when President Jacob Zuma visited the community of Danville in Pretoria.
Mamelodi – Just like the rest of government officials and ordinary South Africans, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe traded in his suit and tie and rolled up his sleeves helping leaners at Boikgantshong Primary School.
Pretoria - Stanley Mathabatha has been elected and sworn in as the new Premier of Limpopo in a special sitting of the provincial legislature.
Emalahleni – “I love Madiba because he cares about children,” said a smiling Masabatha Tamane, shortly after being given a gift pack with a brand new school uniform.
Pretoria – Former President Nelson Mandela’s daughter, Zindzi Mandela, today received Madiba’s new Smart ID Card at an event held at the Union Buildings, in Pretoria, to celebrate his birthday.
Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has arrived at the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria where he will wish former President Nelson Mandela a happy birthday in person.
Pretoria – Thousands of learners from schools across the country are this morning participating in a special assembly to sing “Happy Birthday” to Madiba.
Pretoria- Former President Nelson Mandela – who celebrates his 95th birthday today - will be among the first recipients of the Smart ID Card expected to be launched at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday.
