South Africa

Pretoria - Condolence messages are pouring in for the late former South African President Nelson Mandela.

Johannesburg – When she heard the news about the passing of former President Nelson Mandela just before midnight, Nontobeko Zulu could not sleep - instead she sat glued to her television screen to get the latest updates on Madiba.

Pretoria – Motorists have been advised of the road closures around the residence of late former President Nelson Mandela.

Pretoria – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane has described the late former President Nelson Mandela as an international icon and a symbol of hope for the oppressed and marginalised people across the globe.

Pretoria – The City of Cape Town has warned of road closures around the Grand Parade in the city centre ahead of an inter-faith service this afternoon.

Soweto – The old house of former President Nelson Mandela on Vilakazi Street is reverberating with the sound of struggle songs from a large crowd, who have gathered to pay tribute to the late 95-year-old statesman.

Pretoria – Former President Nelson Mandela made a unique contribution not only to the establishment of the country’s constitutional democracy but also to the cause of national reconciliation and nation building, says Former President FW de Klerk.

Pretoria – Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has described the late former President Nelson Mandela as a man who served people of South Africa and the world with distinction.

Johannesburg - Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke says he is saddened by the passing of the late former President Nelson Mandela, who he says was like a father to him at Robben Island.

Pretoria - At 11am this morning, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) paused trade to mark the passing of former President Nelson Mandela.

Pretoria - Few people could convey the aspirations, fears and hopes of South Africans as former President Nelson Mandela could, the Banking Association of South Africa said on Friday.

Johannesburg - To most who reside in the late former President Nelson Mandela's neighbourhood, he was not just their neighbour.

Pretoria - State-owned entities -- ports and rail operator Transnet and telecommunications company Telkom -- on Friday conveyed their condolences on the passing of former President Nelson Mandela.

Johannesburg – People from across the country, neighbours and children continue to arrive at the corner of 4th and 12th Avenue in Houghton, Johannesburg the home of late former President Nelson Mandela this morning.

Pretoria - Messages of support continue to pour in on Friday morning as news of former President Nelson Mandela’s passing spreads.