South Africa

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.

Pretoria – The Gauteng province has been home to the late former President Nelson Mandela since his youthful departure from Qunu in the Eastern Cape.

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.

Johannesburg – The late statesman Nelson Mandela will be laid to rest at his home in Qunu, in the Eastern Cape, on 15 December.

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.

Pretoria - Late former President Nelson Mandela will be laid to rest during a State Funeral on 15 December in Qunu, in the Eastern Cape.

Pretoria – Transport Minister Dipuo Peters said the late former President Nelson Mandela led the country with graciousness and assertiveness.

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.

Pretoria - Constitution Hill on Friday joined the worldwide chorus of condolences following the passing away of former President Nelson Mandela.

Pretoria - Condolence messages are pouring in for the late former South African President Nelson Mandela.

Johannesburg – When she heard the news about the passing of former President Nelson Mandela just before midnight, Nontobeko Zulu could not sleep - instead she sat glued to her television screen to get the latest updates on Madiba.

Pretoria – Motorists have been advised of the road closures around the residence of late former President Nelson Mandela.

Pretoria – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane has described the late former President Nelson Mandela as an international icon and a symbol of hope for the oppressed and marginalised people across the globe.

Pretoria – The City of Cape Town has warned of road closures around the Grand Parade in the city centre ahead of an inter-faith service this afternoon.

Soweto – The old house of former President Nelson Mandela on Vilakazi Street is reverberating with the sound of struggle songs from a large crowd, who have gathered to pay tribute to the late 95-year-old statesman.