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Gauteng residents thanked for observing mourning period

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Johannesburg - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane, on behalf of the Executive Council, has expressed gratitude to all Gauteng residents for observing the mourning period with dignity and respect following the passing of the former President Nelson Mandela.

SAA extends code share agreement with Mango

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Pretoria - South African Airways (SAA) code share with low cost airline Mango will be extended to include other coastal cities in South Africa, the national carrier said on Tuesday.

KZN Premier commends life terms for two hitmen

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Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo Mchunu has welcomed the life sentences handed to two hitmen, who murdered ANC councillor Jimmy Lembede in Estcourt last year.

SA, government capable of hosting major intl events

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Pretoria - The excellent carrying out of logistical arrangements around the State Funeral of South Africa’s first democratically-elected President, Nelson Mandela, demonstrated South Africa’s capability to host massive international events.

Rev Jackson arrives at the Union Buildings

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Pretoria - US civil rights activist, Reverend Jesse Jackson, has arrived at the Union Buildings where a 9-metre tall, bronze statue of the late former President Nelson Mandela has been draped in black ahead of its official unveiling.

Govt thanks Mandela family

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Pretoria – Government has thanked the Mandela family for sharing Nelson Mandela with the nation and the world during his life and in his death.

Madiba statue to be unveiled

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma will this morning officially unveil a 9- metre tall, bronze statue of the late former President Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

Madiba's final rest

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Pretoria – The late former President Nelson Mandela has been placed in his final resting place, alongside his other family members, in a family grave.

Africa commits to carrying forward Mandela’s legacy

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Pretoria - Leaders from the African continent have paid tribute to South Africa’s first democratically-elected President Nelson Mandela and the son of the continent, vowing to further his legacy long after he is gone.

Funeral Service ends on sombre note

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Pretoria – The Funeral Service for late former President Nelson Mandela has ended on a sombre note, and family members and other invited guests are moving to the site where the elderly statesman will be buried.