Artists Annie Lennox, Johnny Clegg and many others entertained crowds at Nelson Mandela’s commemoration event at the Cape Town stadium.
A number of journalists have been pushed out of Qunu, in the Eastern Cape, due to tightening access control ahead of Nelson Mandela’s funeral.
Nelson Mandela’s family, foreign dignatories and mourners paused at his open casket as he lay in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
President Jacob Zuma has told diplomats that Nelson Mandela had "a capacity to persuade" during negotiations with former president FW de Klerk.
The US mission to SA says a fascination with a group "selfie" featuring Barack Obama should not be allowed to distract from honouring Nelson Mandela.
Burglars broke into the Cape Town home of peace icon Desmond Tutu while he was away speaking at Nelson Mandela’s memorial, says an aide.
Sources from the SABC say they were instructed to cut away during a live broadcast, when Jacob Zuma was being booed during Nelson Mandela’s memorial.
The Mandela family and government representatives have viewed the body of former president Nelson Mandela, currently lying in state in Pretoria.
It was a small gesture: a handshake between Barack Obama and Raul Castro. It’s just what Nelson Mandela would have wanted, but does it amount to more?
A concert has been planned at the State Theatre in honour of Madiba as mourners flock to the Pretoria city centre to pay their last respects.
Reports questioning the validity of the sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has sparked outrage in the deaf community.
The public has gathered in Pretoria to catch a glimpse of the body of former president Nelson Mandela, as it lays in state at the Union Buildings.
South Africans have been forgotten in government’s quest to give the world a memorial for Nelson Mandela that was meant to impress internationals.
Members of the public have been invited to form a guard of honour for Madiba when his body is transported to lay in state at the Union Buildings.
On the final instalment of M&G Newsroom for 2013, Mandela family spokesperson General Themba Matanzima tells us about Madiba the family man.
We asked people at the memorial at FNB Stadium whether they think Madiba would have been happy with the way government has been running South Africa.
Away from the crowds, cameras and politicking at FNB Stadium, mourners at Ellis Park braved the wind and rain in a "sacrifice of gratitude" to Madiba.
Mac Maharaj has brushed off the heckling of President Jacob Zuma by sections of the crowd at Nelson Mandela’s memorial, saying it was over quickly.
President Jacob Zuma has announced the Union Buildings amphitheatre will change its name to honour Nelson Mandela.
Anglican Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has reprimanded spectators at the Mandela memorial, saying he would not bless them until they were quiet.
Read President Jacob Zuma’s full address at the Nelson Mandela memorial at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday.
Barack Obama spoke movingly. Ban Ki-moon paid tribute. But the crowd drew most of the attention at Nelson Mandela’s massive state memorial service.
US President Barack Obama has shaken hands with Cuba’s Raul Castro, a rare gesture between the two ideologically opposed nations.
President Barack Obama has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela at his national memorial, thanking South Africans for sharing him with the world.
Crowds at Nelson Mandela’s memorial have poured out their emotions, singing and booing, to the point that Cyril Ramaphosa had to call for calm.
US President Barack Obama delivered a rousing tribute to Mandela in a speech that had crowds at the FNB Stadium cheering. Read the full speech here.
The SAHRC has called on all South Africans to heed Madiba’s example on International Human Rights Day, the day of his memorial service.
The appearance of Jacob Zuma’s face on a large screen at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela has sent a sustained boo rolling through the crowds.
Former Robben Island political prisoner Lionel Davis says South Africans must build on the spirit of reconciliation Nelson Mandela practiced.
Despite the wet weather, mourners have turned up in droves at former president Nelson Mandela’s Houghton home to show their respects.
Ministers Jeff Radebe and Nathi Mthethwa, and Premier Nomvula Mokonyane have shared their thoughts on Nelson Mandela at his Soweto 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.