South Africa

The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has announced plans to revamp the hall where Mandela made his last speech as a free man in 1961 during the All-In-Africa Conference.

Young people must lead South Africa’s drive to advance, shape and win the fourth industrial revolution, says Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba.

Public Works Minister Thulas Nxesi says it is upon everyone and the generations to come to defend Madiba’s legacy and to continue the struggle for socio-economic justice and equality.

The German Post and the South African Post Office have joined forces to spread the Madiba magic.

Mandela Day may come once a year, but for the child-headed Dlula household today’s centenary commemoration will be one they will remember for years to come.

Police officers at Sunnyside station were caught off guard on Wednesday morning when SAPS top management rocked up unannounced.

People across the country are today dedicating 67 minutes to do good on what would have been the late former President Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday.

With the 15 000-strong crowd packed into Wanderers Stadium hanging on to his every word, former US President Barack Obama called on the world -- with emphasis on the youth -- to keep the torch of Nelson Mandela’s legacy burning.

Active citizenry, fighting corruption, strong democracies and youth empowerment were just some of the key take-aways from speakers who set the tone for the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture.

Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel says the Competition Amendment Bill will equip competition authorities with the tools to probe anti-competitive behaviour by cartels and monopolies in the economy.

Bidvest Wanderers Stadium is abuzz with the young and old, who are eagerly awaiting the delivery of the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture by former US President Barack Obama.

Small Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has urged young people to recommit themselves to the historic task of being agents of change and lead the reconstruction as well as the development of the country.

As the school bells rings to mark the start of the third school term, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has welcomed back learners and teachers to schools across the country.

South Africa will come alive with activities in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s centenary tomorrow by spreading some Madiba Magic by helping charities, disadvantaged schools and advocating for peace and reconciliation.

National Treasury has published the draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, (TLAB) and draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (TALAB) for public comment.