Archbishop Desmond Tutu has dismissed naysayers who predict South Africa will degenerate into chaos following Mandela’s death.
That’s the message to the basic education department from experts in early childhood development.
President Jacob Zuma has told those crowded outside former statesman Nelson Mandela’s Houghton home that Madiba’s "family is strong".
Jacob Zuma has announced that Nelson Mandela’s funeral will be on December 15, while December 10 has been marked as Madiba’s memorial service.
Public protector Thuli Madonsela says Nelson Mandela’s passion for social justice was ever-present during his life.
Dr Stanley Mogoba has "fond memories of his dealings with Madiba" as a fellow former prisoner, member of the Methodist Church and Parliamentarian.
The Elders, a group of world leaders founded by Nelson Mandela in 2007, have expressed their grief at his passing.
Madiba’s grandson hailed the global icon as a "survivor who defied the odds" and looks forward to interactions with Mandela as a beloved ancestor.
In a move unprecedented in its 125-year history, the Johannesburg stock exchange stalled trading for five minutes on Friday in a tribute to Mandela.
Honouring Nelson Mandela, former president FW de Klerk says that most Afrikaners "have very warm feelings towards Nelson Mandela".