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.
Despite the wet weather, mourners have turned up in droves at former president Nelson Mandela’s Houghton home to show their respects.
Former Robben Island political prisoner Lionel Davis says South Africans must build on the spirit of reconciliation Nelson Mandela practiced.
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.
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.