Pretoria – Metrorail says it will make 41 trains available on Tuesday to deal with mourners who will be travelling to FNB Stadium in Johannesburg for the official memorial service for late former President Nelson Mandela.
Johannesburg - Former President Nelson Mandela’s funeral is likely to get underway at 9 am on Sunday.
Pretoria - Chad President Idriss Déby was the one of the Heads of State to touch down at the Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria on Monday, ahead of Tuesday's Memorial Service.
Pretoria – As mourners continue arriving at the Union Buildings to sign the Condolence Book for the later former President Nelson Mandela, work has started inside the building in preparation for the lying in state on Wednesday.
Johannesburg – The OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg is a hive of activity this afternoon with less than 24 hours before the eyes of the world are cast on South Africa for the official memorial service of the country’s late icon Nelson Mandela.
Johannesburg - FNB Stadium is ready to host one of the biggest gatherings of world leaders in history, with about 70 Heads of State and Government expected to attend former President Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Service on Tuesday.
Pretoria - Air Force One has just departed Washington DC for South African shores, carrying US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama.
Cape Town – Nelson Mandela’s legacy has not ended with his passing, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says.
Cape Town – The late former President Nelson Mandela remains an icon for the Turkish people, and has set an example for the world on how people from all races, religions and creeds can live together, says Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay.
Pretoria – South Africa is ready to welcome the historically high number of Heads of State and Government as they make their way to the country to pay their last respects to the former President Nelson Mandela.
Pretoria - In preparation for bidding farewell to the late former President Nelson Mandela, the City of Tshwane has taken a decision to close some streets temporarily in the Tshwane CBD.
Pretoria - The South African State Theatre will on Wednesday host an array of local artistic greats, who will pay homage to the life and legacy of the late international hero, former President Nelson Mandela through song, dance, storytelling and theatrical performances.
Kabul - Afghan President Hamid Karzai left for South Africa on Monday to attend the Memorial Service of former President Nelson Mandela, a statement released by the Presidential Palace said.
Pretoria - Freedom Park has lined up a series of activities in support of the national programme throughout the week to honour the late former President Nelson Mandela.
Pretoria - Various public viewing areas will be set up tomorrow for members of the public to watch broadcasts of the official memorial service for late former President Nelson Mandela.
