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Nzimande lauds Madiba’s contribution to education

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Pretoria – Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Blade Nzimande says former President Nelson Mandela’s enormous contribution to changing the education system in post-apartheid South Africa will forever be remembered.

All systems go for international arrivals at Waterkloof

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Pretoria – It’s all systems go at Waterkloof Air Force Base as the country prepares to receive numerous Heads of State and Government ahead of tomorrow's Memorial Service, where leaders and the public at large will pay their respects to former President Nelson Mandela.

Hotline to assist with info on mourning week

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Pretoria – Government says it has established an information call centre to assist the public with any enquiries related to the proceedings of the planned events leading up to the funeral of former President Nelson Mandela.

Free State public viewing areas announced

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Pretoria – The Free State Provincial Government has announced the sites were mourners of the late former President Nelson Mandela can gather to watch events related to the official memorial service.

Muslim intellectuals acknowledge Mandela's work

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Nairobi – The Muslim community was always an integral part of the anti-apartheid struggle and many of them had worked closely with former President Nelson Mandela, says Chairman of South African Muslims Network (SAMNET), Dr Faisal Suliman.

Parliament gears up to honour Madiba

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Pretoria - A joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament -- the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) -- will be held today at 2pm to honour and commemorate former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

Youth honour Madiba

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Pretoria – Thousands of youngsters,who gathered for the Department of Social Development’s National Youth Camp at Lohatla Combat Training Centre in the Northern Cape, have joined the world in paying tribute to Nelson Mandela.

Free train service to Madiba memorial service

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Pretoria - Metrorail will make available 41 trains to transport mourners free of charge across Gauteng to the memorial service of former President Nelson Mandela at FNB stadium on Tuesday.

About 70 Heads of State to attend Mandela's memorial service

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Pretoria - Some 70 Heads of State and Government have confirmed that they will take part in the memorial service or State Funeral of the late former President Nelson Mandela, says the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).

Government thanks the nation

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Pretoria - Government has thanked faith-based organisations and society for reflecting on the life of former President Nelson Mandela during the National Day of Prayer and Reflection on Sunday.

Special airport service for Mandela's funeral in Qunu

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Johannesburg - National Carrier South African Airways will operate a special air transport service to attend the funeral of the late former President Nelson Mandela in Qunu in the Eastern Cape.

Tshwane preparing for influx of mourners

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Pretoria - Preparations are underway to cater for the influx of people who will be coming to the City of Tshwane to view the late former President Nelson Mandela’s body at the Union Buildings.

Northern Cape public viewing areas named

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Pretoria – The Northern Cape Provincial Government says it will broadcast the national memorial service for the late former President Nelson Mandela live to various viewing areas in all provincial districts.

Airspace restrictions around Mthatha

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Pretoria – All flights scheduled to land at Mthatha Airport must have military authorisation, as restrictions for flight operations have come into effect in preparation for former President Nelson Mandela’s State Funeral.