Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma and family members of the late 95-year-old former President Nelson Mandela are currently at the Bryanston Methodist Church for the National Day of Prayer and Reflection on the life of Madiba.
Tehran – Head of the Tehran City Council, Ahmad Masjed-Jameie, said a street in Tehran will be named after former South African President Nelson Mandela in his honour.
Srinagar - The Indian-controlled Kashmir government on Saturday announced a five-day state mourning as a mark of respect to the late Nelson Mandela.
Ottawa - Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Saturday that he, together with his three predecessors, will travel to Johannesburg on Sunday to pay their last respects to former President Nelson Mandela.
Pretoria - US President Barack Obama was one of the first world leaders to pay tribute to former President Nelson Mandela, who passed away on Thursday night, saying he achieved more than can be expected of any man.
Pretoria - United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon has expressed his profound sadness at the passing of former President Nelson Mandela.
Ankara - The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees’ Turkey Representative, Carol Batchelor, has called on nations to open their borders and ease visa requirements to accommodate Syrian shelter-seekers, warning of a lost generation should they fail.
Pretoria – The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Marius Fransman, on Tuesday wrapped his official visit to Switzerland, where he co-chaired the 5th High-level Consultations.
Pretoria - South Africa and Turkey should form an alliance to exploit opportunities in their respective markets, says Trade and Industry (dti) Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe.
Manila - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) plans to acquire two additional C-130 planes to improve its capability in emergency and disaster relief efforts.
