Former president Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has thanked the media gathered outside their old house in Soweto.
Three family graves at Qunu, home of critically ill former president Nelson Mandela, had no human remains when they were exhumed earlier this week.
US President Barack Obama said a much-awaited meeting with his critically ill hero Nelson Mandela would depend on the icon’s family.
South Africans protesting a visit by US President Barack Obama have rallied a few blocks away from well-wishers at Mandela’s hospital.
Police have asked the media to remove their cars from outside the Mediclinic hospital, saying their vehicles posed a "security risk".
The Eastern Cape High Court has granted an application brought by the Mandela family to force Mandla Mandela to return the remains he moved to Mvezo.
Mandla Mandela’s lawyers have indicated he will not oppose a court application for him to return the remains of family members he moved to Mvezo.
The Nelson Mandela Bridge started out as part of an urban renewal project, but the "living statue" bearing Madiba’s name has become so much more.
Well-wishers have flocked to the Pretoria hospital where ailing former president Nelson Mandela is being treated, to pay tribute to him.
Nelson Mandela never gave detailed instructions for his burial, but nearly 20 years ago he made his wishes clear: he wanted to be buried in Qunu.
As he hovers on the threshold, Madiba’s long goodbye takes on the form of a return – not as a statue, or as a caricature, but as living potential.
ANC stalwart and mother of Thabo Mbeki Epainette Mbeki has pleaded with Nelson Mandela’s family to come to terms with his mortality.
Nelson Mandela has been honoured with a rousing memorial-like glow of candle-lights in a vigil in Vilakazi Street, Soweto.
Former president Nelson Mandela’s stay in a Pretoria hospital is fast becoming an ANC election rally.
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Former president Nelson Mandela’s condition has improved and is now stable, but still critical, says the presidency.
US President Barack Obama has lauded Mandela’s legacy, saying his thoughts and prayers are with the former president, his family and South Africans.
Every person must remember the contribution former president Nelson Mandela has made to the country, says Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel.
Residents of Nelson Mandela’s home say they are worried after no more news was released on the former statesman’s condition.
President Jacob Zuma has cancelled a trip to neighbouring Mozambique, intensifying speculation about a deterioration in the health of Nelson Mandela.
With journalists and support crews sitting idle as the world waits for updates on Nelson Mandela, some editors have become desperate for an exclusive.
The presidency has declined to discuss finer details of Nelson Mandela’s health, but the M&G has learnt that the former president is on life support.
CNN and Citizen report Nelson Mandela is on life support, and Mac Maharaj says commenting on the matter would break doctor/patient confidentiality.
President Jacob Zuma opened the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union conference with a rousing rendition of a song about Mandela.
Gauteng papers have reported that Nelson Mandela’s grandson Mandla stormed out of a meeting in Qunu after a disagreement over Madiba’s gravesite.
Nelson Mandela’s physician of many years, Vejaynand Ramlakan, has arrived at the hospital where the former president remains in a critical condition.
Visitors have been praying for Nelson Mandela and his family after no change in his critical condition was made public.
Bantu Holomisa says the Mandela family meeting called in Qunu was to brief the elders on Mandela’s condition, not talk about his funeral arrangements.
The SA government is ready to successfully host Barack Obama, despite fears that Nelson Mandela’s health might overshadow the US president’s visit.
US President Barack Obama’s South African schedule does not include a visit to former president Nelson Mandela, who is critically ill in hospital.
A few cars have been seen at the Mandela family gravesite in Qunu, while the relatives called an urgent meeting in the village to brief the elders.
Close relatives of former president Nelson Mandela and chiefs of the Abathembu royal family have gathered at his home in Qunu, in the Eastern Cape.