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Masses continue to descend on Houghton home

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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.

AU reacts to Madiba’s passing

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

Free State mourns Madiba

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Pretoria – Free State Premier Ace Magashule has described former President Nelson Mandela as someone who touched his life in the most profound way.

Showing of Mandela film halted out of respect

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Pretoria – Ster-Kinekor theatres will not be showing the film Mandela: The Long Walk to Freedom for the next 24 hours as a mark of respect following the passing of Nelson Mandela.

Madiba inspiration behind SA's 2010 bid

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Pretoria - South African Football Association (Safa) President Danny Jordaan has added his voice to the global chorus of condolences to the family of former South African President Nelson Mandela.

Madiba's youngest daughters return from London

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Pretoria – Former President Nelson Mandela’s two youngest daughters are expected back in the country today after attending the Royal Premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom in London last night.

Kathrada, Proudly SA pay tribute to Madiba

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Pretoria - Anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada and Proudly South African have joined the throngs of people mourning the passing of former President Nelson Mandela.

Mandela praised for contribution to fight against Aids

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Pretoria – The South African National Aids Council (SANAC) and the Civil Society Forum have joined the rest of the world in paying tribute to former President Nelson Mandela, saying the HIV community will sorely miss his cherished role in the response to addressing the epidemic.

Mbeki pays tribute to Madiba

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Pretoria - Former President Thabo Mbeki says the passing of world icon Nelson Mandela signals the end of an historic era characterised by the heroic deeds of his generation.

ANC deeply saddened by Madiba's passing

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Pretoria – ANC Secretary General Gwede Mantashe has added his voice to the tributes pouring in for former President Nelson Mandela, who passed away on Thursday evening.

Hundreds gather outside Mandela’s home

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Pretoria - Hundreds of South Africans have gathered at Nelson Mandela’s home in Houghton, Johannesburg, to pay their respects to the former President.