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.
Nelson Mandela died on a day when SA politics was in its usual ugly, fractured state. Will Madiba’s memory help or harm the ANC, asks Verashni Pillay.
Celebrated South African writer Don Mattera has addressed a crowd in Khayelitsha in remembrance of former president Nelson Mandela.
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.
Minister of Public Service and Administration Lindiwe Sisulu has spoken about her close bond with the Mandela family.
The memorial service for Nelson Mandela will include tributes by family members and various foreign leaders, including US President Barack Obama.
Members of Parliament and other senior politicians paid tribute to former president Nelson Mandela in a sombre sitting of Parliament.
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.
In the run-up to Nelson Mandela’s memorial service, the luxury hotel has cancelled exisiting bookings in order to accomodate dignitaries.
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.
Road closures and public transport disruptions will mean residents of Soweto and greater Gauteng could struggle to get to work on Tuesday.
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to cancel a trip to SA is likely to remind many of the difficult relationship between Tel Aviv and Pretoria.
Nelson Mandela’s life spanned the continent’s transition from colonialism to independence as the white powers that ruled it were forced out.
Graça Machel and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela were at the bedside of former president Nelson Mandela when he died, says family friend Bantu Holomisa.
Nelson Mandela’s funeral could be the biggest gathering of international heads of state outside of the UN and the burial of Pope John Paul II.
In the final instalment of M&G Newsroom, we talk about Nelson Mandela’s passing, Nkandla, and the top strangest science news of 2013.
The ANC has denied electioneering at its Nelson Mandela prayer event in Mthatha, saying members were inspired by his membership to the party.
Trevor Manuel says there should be trust between business and government if SA is to continue in Nelson Mandela’s economic-transformation footsteps.
Buses and trains will be used to transport people to Nelson Mandela’s memorial service at the FNB Stadium.
Thabo Mbeki has spoken about the need for strong leadership in SA and honouring the Constitution, as he paid tribute to Nelson Mandela.
In film, the role of the former ANC activist and president of South Africa has traditionally been approached with great reverence.
Minister Collins Chabane says 28 heads of state have been confirmed for Nelson Mandela’s memorial service, with many still expected.
At a special council meeting, the City of Cape Town has approved an operating budget of R72-million for a contingency plan to Mandela’s passing.
Kicking off with Brenda Fassie’s "Black President", Grammy award-winning singer Maxwell has dedicated two of his SA performances to Nelson Mandela.
The Dalai Lama, who has in the past been denied a visa for SA, is not set to go to Nelson Mandela’s memorial service or funeral, says a spokesperson.
While speaking to churchgoers at the Bryanston Methodist Church in Johannesburg, President Jacob Zuma has praised former statesman Nelson Mandela.
With a general election next year, both the ANC and DA are likely to work hard to capture a slice of the "Mandela magic".
The SACP says former president Nelson Mandela would have loved to see the tripartite alliance working together in unity.