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Govt calls for all to observe Day of Prayer

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Pretoria – Government has reiterated the call for faith-based organisations and society at large to hold prayer services across the country on Sunday, to reflect on and celebrate the life of former President Nelson Mandela.

Nation urged to carry on Madiba spirit

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Pretoria – In celebrating the life of late former President Nelson Mandela, Senior Pastor at Touch the Nations Ministries, Dr Ben Kleynhans, has urged the nation to carry on with his spirit of forgiveness.

Sowetans unite in prayer for Mandela

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Soweto - Sowetans have heeded the call by President Jacob Zuma to use today as a National Day of Prayer and Reflection on the life of former President Nelson Mandela.

World urged to observe National Day of Prayer for Madiba

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Pretoria - The African National Congress (ANC) has encouraged all South Africans, the continent and the world to observe the National Day of Prayer and Reflection for the family of the late former President Nelson Mandela.

Cape Town to hold evening prayer session

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Pretoria – The City of Cape Town will this evening hold a prayer service in honour of the late former President Nelson Mandela, in line with the National Day of Prayer and Reflection.

Mandela condolence books distributed in N West

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Pretoria - The North West Provincial Government has distributed condolence books to provincial government departments, the provincial legislature, provincial house of traditional leaders and municipalities for members of the public to write their message of condolences to the Mandela Family.

Mandela family speaks: 'Thank you'

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Johannesburg – The family of the late President Nelson Mandela say they are humbled by the support they have received from President Jacob Zuma, the medical team that attended to Madiba and messages from all people in South Africa and abroad.

President urges SA to mark Day of Prayer

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Pretoria – President Jacob Zuma has reiterated the call for all South Africans to mark the National Day of Prayer and Reflection on Sunday.

Condolence books keep Madiba's spirit alive

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Pretoria – Hundreds of South Africans have been gathering at the Union Buildings to pay their respects to former President Nelson Mandela by writing a message in the condolence book.

One man's fond memory of Madiba

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Pretoria – It was in 1997, when Phineas Molobela, who was then a chauffeur, received a call to transport an ambassador from the Middle East to former President Nelson Mandela’s residence in Houghton - little did he know that he would end up taking a picture with the statesman.

Remembering Mandela in Soweto

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Soweto - Since the passing of former President Nelson Mandela on Thursday, Vilakazi Street in Soweto has been visited by thousands of people from all walks of life to pay homage to the world icon.

National anthem to be sung at PSL games

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Johannesburg - All sporting activities, including the Premier Soccer League (PSL) games, will start with the South African national anthem in honour of the late former President Nelson Mandela.

Tight security expected at Mandela memorial service

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Johannesburg – Government will pull out all the stops to ensure the security of both the memorial service and the laying to rest of late former President Nelson Mandela, Minister in the Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Collins Chabane said on Saturday.

SANDF members recalled to assist with Madiba arrangements

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Pretoria - The Chief of the SA National Defence Force, General S.Z. Shoke, has ordered that all members return to their units to provide support during the week of national mourning following the passing of late former President Nelson Mandela.

Minister outlines preparations for State Funeral

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Pretoria – Minister in The Presidency for Performance Monitoring and Evaluation, Collins Chabane, has given the media an update on how preparations for the State Funeral for former President Nelson Mandela are unfolding.