A rhino called Thandi that survived an attack by poachers in the Eastern Cape has fallen pregnant, says the Kariega Game Reserve.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela as a giant for justice, equality and human rights.
EFF leader Julius Malema says President Jacob Zuma built an expensive pool at his Nkandla home but nobody in his family can swim.
Minister Collins Chabane says foreign heads of state and dignitaries may, but are advised not to, attend Nelson Mandela’s funeral in Qunu.
Enterprises ranging from retailers to mines and bank headquarters will close for the former president’s funeral.
Independent group chair Iqbal Survé has denied that former "Cape Times" editor Alide Dasnois was removed because of an editorial stance.
In the run-up to Nelson Mandela’s memorial service, the luxury hotel has cancelled exisiting bookings in order to accomodate dignitaries.
A Somali court has handed down jail sentences to a woman who said she was raped, and to the journalists who reported her story.
Zelda la Grange, former personal assistant to Nelson Mandela, talks boundaries, family, and lessons learned from the former president.
Andrew Mlangeni, fellow Rivonia trialist and Robben Island inmate, says Nelson Mandela "exuded" leadership based on "collective" thinking.