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Sars explains customs procedures for intl media

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Pretoria – The South African Revenue Services (Sars) has clarified customs procedures and requirements for international media who intend visiting South Africa to report on the funeral of former President Nelson Mandela and related events.

Locals, tourists gather in Soweto

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Soweto - Crowds continue to gather and enthusiastically sing freedom songs outside former President Nelson Mandela’s old home in Soweto.

Special flights to Eastern Cape for mourners

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Pretoria – South African Airways (SAA) says it will provide air transport services to ferry mourners who have been invited to attend the funeral of late former President Nelson Mandela in the Eastern Cape.

Ekurhuleni opens memorial parks for Mandela

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Pretoria - The residents of the City of Ekurhuleni will join the world in mourning and honouring the world icon, statesman of note and former President Nelson Mandela at various memorial parks across the city.

Joint sitting of Parliament to honour Mandela

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Pretoria – There will be a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament, the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), on Monday to honour and commemorate former President Nelson Mandela.

Obama to attend Mandela's funeral

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Pretoria – US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama will travel to South Africa next week to pay their last respects to the late former President Nelson Mandela.

Mandela taught people invaluable lessons - Modise

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Pretoria – North West Premier Thandi Modise remembers former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela as someone who taught people invaluable lessons in nation building, unity and reconciliation.

South Africans called to celebrate Mandela’s life

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Johannesburg – South Africans have been urged to spend the next 10 days mourning the passing away of former President Nelson Mandela, but also to celebrate his life and contribution to the world.

Passing of Madiba a great loss - Davies

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Pretoria - Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Rob Davies says the passing of former President Nelson Mandela is a great loss to the world at large.