What does a journalist get up to when they’re covering the biggest story in the world? Sipho Kings has found creative ways to beat the boredom.
Pretoria locals have tasted fame since Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital. But countless interviews later, the media’s hunger gets to them.
Nelson Mandela will loom large in general election campaigns over the coming months, when parties fall for the temptation for an easy boost.
As South Africans watch and wait for news on Nelson Mandela’s health, the country’s response speaks volumes about the struggle icon’s lasting legacy.
Business is booming in Vilakazi Street, Soweto, as Nelson Mandela’s former neighbours talk about "the saviour of the people" and a superhero.
In Nelson Mandela’s home town of Qunu, residents are hopeful Madiba will recover. In the meantime it is business as usual, writes Kwanele Sosibo.
Nelson Mandela is responding better to treatment and his condition is better compared to the last few days, Jacob Zuma has told the National Assembly.
President Jacob Zuma announced in the National Assembly that former president Nelson Mandela is responding to hospital treatment.
President Jacob Zuma has reiterated that Nelson Mandela is in a stable condition and wished the anti-apartheid icon a speedy recovery.
A statement from the presidency says Nelson Mandela is still in a serious but stable condition and denied Jacob Zuma would be visiting him on Tuesday.
Security at the hospital where Nelson Mandela was believed to be has tightened as speculation over President Jacob Zuma’s hospital visit circulated.
Former president Nelson Mandela is receiving intensive care at a Pretoria hospital, presidency spokesperson Mac Maharaj says.
Former president Nelson Mandela’s family has denied barring government officials from visiting him in hospital, says the ANC.
Former president Nelson Mandela’s condition remained "unchanged", the presidency has said over 48 hours after its announcement about Madiba’s health.
Despite the cold, numerous reporters and photographers were monitoring the entrances of a hospital where Nelson Mandela was believed to be admitted.
People around the world are breathing sighs of relief as Nelson Mandela’s condition remains stable while his hospital stay continues.
Former president Nelson Mandela is stable in hospital, but his condition remains serious.
The presidency has confirmed that former president Nelson Mandela is breathing on his own after being admitted to hospital due to a lung infection.
Former President Nelson Mandela is in a "serious but stable" condition after being admitted to a Pretoria hospital due to a recurring lung infection.
South Africa would be a better democracy if Nelson Mandela had served a second term as president, says Mamphela Ramphele.
When is a hero a hero? It would seem South Africans can only agree about one undisputed icon – and that’s former president Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela’s eldest daughter Makaziwe speaks openly about her often challenging relationship with the former president.
The teaser poster and trailer for "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" has been unveiled at the prestigious 66th Cannes Film Festival.
Nelson Mandela’s daughters are suing him for the rights to his artworks and control of his millions, says a report.
Paintings, a silver tea set and other items belonging to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela will be auctioned next week to pay off debts she owes to a school.
Justin Bieber traces the history of South Africa’s struggle against apartheid. A well-known voice of the oppressed, Bieber provides priceless insight.
The ANC has rejected claims it used footage of a visit to former president Nelson Mandela to ingratiate itself with the public.
The Gupta wedding that caused all the trouble, Mandela’s home invasion and Barack Obama plays Daniel Day-Lewis playing Obama. Go figure.
No one appreciates the legacy of Nelson Mandela like the ANC big wigs do. So what are you waiting for? Get in … if you can.
The ANC’s publicity-stunt-feigned-visit to Madiba should come as no surprise, considering how his image is being abused, writes Mpho Moshe Matheolane.
The ANC’s latest PR stunt involving Nelson Mandela backfires, the secrecy Bill gets passed and the spy tapes saga continues.
The ANC has again defended its controversial visit by party leaders to an ailing Nelson Mandela and denied that the visit was a publicity stunt.