Independent staff demand answers from Survé over Dasnois axing

Employees of the Independent newspaper group have voiced their anger over the dismissal of "Cape Times" editor Alide Dasnois.

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• Survé claims Dasnois axed for not meeting targets
• EWN claims Abarder 'absconded' to Cape Times post
• Cape Times: Sanef demands answers over Dasnois firing
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Obama prepares to honour Mandela at memorial service

Despite comparisons between Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama, the US leader, who will speak at Madiba's memorial, says Mandela has inspired his career.

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Pre-Nelson Mandela memorial in photos

As hundreds of people braved the rain to pay tribute to Madiba at his memorial service in Soweto, the M&G's social media editor has captured the mood.

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Poet Don Mattera tells Capetonians to live Madiba's message

Celebrated South African writer Don Mattera has addressed a crowd in Khayelitsha in remembrance of former president Nelson Mandela.

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Rain doesn't keep mourners from Mandela memorial

As crowds gather under umbrellas and shelter from the rain, people have begun streaming to the FNB Stadium where Madiba's memorial will be held.

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Lindiwe Sisulu remembers her uncle Madiba

Minister of Public Service and Administration Lindiwe Sisulu has spoken about her close bond with the Mandela family.

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World leaders to speak at Mandela memorial

The memorial service for Nelson Mandela will include tributes by family members and various foreign leaders, including US President Barack Obama.

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Krejcir, co-accused bail application postponed

The bail applications by Czech fugitive Radovan Krejcir and his three co-accused will continue on Tuesday at the Palm Ridge Regional Court.

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Mandela memorial: Road closures and routes

Worried about which routes to take and which roads will be blocked off for Nelson Mandela's FNB Stadium memorial service? We've got all the info.

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Parliament celebrates Mandela at special sitting

Members of Parliament and other senior politicians paid tribute to former president Nelson Mandela in a sombre sitting of Parliament.

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UN's Ban pays homage to 'giant' Mandela

UN chief Ban Ki-moon has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela as a giant for justice, equality and human rights.

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Malema rips into Zuma's Nkandla homestead

EFF leader Julius Malema says President Jacob Zuma built an expensive pool at his Nkandla home but nobody in his family can swim.

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Foreign leaders advised not to attend Mandela's Qunu funeral

Minister Collins Chabane says foreign heads of state and dignitaries may, but are advised not to, attend Nelson Mandela's funeral in Qunu.

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Survé claims Dasnois axed for not meeting targets

Independent group chair Iqbal Survé has denied that former "Cape Times" editor Alide Dasnois was removed because of an editorial stance.

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Zelda la Grange: The strict and punctual Madiba

Zelda la Grange, former personal assistant to Nelson Mandela, talks boundaries, family, and lessons learned from the former president.

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Mlangeni: Do not weep for Madiba

Andrew Mlangeni, fellow Rivonia trialist and Robben Island inmate, says Nelson Mandela "exuded" leadership based on "collective" thinking.

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Where to sign Mandela's condolence books

Tributes to SA's late former president have been pouring in. Have a message you would like to write to Mandela? Find a condolence book near you.

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EWN claims Abarder 'absconded' to Cape Times post

EWN says Gasant Abarder had "absconded" from his position as its Cape Town news editor to replace Alide Dasnois, who was fired from the Cape Times.

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Soweto residents could be stranded by Mandela memorial

Road closures and public transport disruptions will mean residents of Soweto and greater Gauteng could struggle to get to work on Tuesday.

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