Reports questioning the validity of the sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has sparked outrage in the deaf community.
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.
Read President Jacob Zuma’s full address at the Nelson Mandela memorial at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday.
In the final instalment of M&G Newsroom, we talk about Nelson Mandela’s passing, Nkandla, and the top strangest science news of 2013.
Following the removal of Alide Dasnois as editor of the Cape Times, Gasant Abarder has returned to Independent Newspapers to head the publication.
The removal of the Cape Times’s editor coincides with it publishing an article on Thuli Madonsela’s finding on Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson.
We take a look at the developments since Madiba’s death was announced – from Jacob Zuma’s visit in Houghton to the plans for the funeral.
As the world mourns Nelson Mandela, we speak to locals in Vilakazi Street, Soweto – Madiba’s former home.
Public protector Thuli Madonsela says Nelson Mandela’s passion for social justice was ever-present during his life.
Madiba’s grandson hailed the global icon as a "survivor who defied the odds" and looks forward to interactions with Mandela as a beloved ancestor.
Hundreds of people went to pay their respects at Nelson Mandela’s Houghton home with candles and songs soon after the news of his death.
South Africans pay tribute to Tata Mandela and tell us what his legacy means to them.
The South African Rugby Union has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela for his extraordinary life and unselfish contribution to a united South Africa.
On the death of Nelson Mandela, the ANC says the nation has lost a "colossus, an epitome of humility … and the hope of millions".
This week, the ANC and the public protector spar about Nkandla, Dina Pule must apologise and Santa’s drones deliver gifts.
African Storm Soundsystem hosted the third annual Dancehall Queen contest where the women on stage gave Beyoncé a run for her money.
President Jacob Zuma’s administration is accustomed to putting out fires. This time, though, it’s a little too close to home for his comfort.
Listen to the full press conference podcast as the ANC answers questions on the Nkandla controversy.
Dr Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman in space, says developing countries should be involved in space exploration.
Tuesday marked the start of the e-toll system and motorists trickled in to get tagged. Some are still against it and are willing to be arrested.
Mariella Furrer talks to us after completing a moving, shocking and incredibly important body of work on child sexual abuse in South Africa.
Join reporters Kwanele Sosibo and Sarah Evans on M&G Newsroom between 1pm and 2pm for updates on Nkandla, e-tolling and Radovan Krejcir.
Continued calls for the e-tolling system to be scrapped have not ceased. Phillip De Wet explains the likelihood of these campaigns being successful.
Stefaans Brümmer answers questions about the legality of publishing details from the public protector provisional report into Nkandla.
We look at Julius Malema’s court case and giant sleep-over (aka night vigil), Angola banning Islam and Radovan Krejcir’s James Bond movie-style life.
Prudence Mabele, a sangoma and one of the founding members of the TAC, is adamant that ARVs are imperative to the survival of HIV positive people.
The public protector tries to get to the heart of the Nkandla matter, but standing in her path is The Dreaded Security Cluster.
NUM members from Northam Platinum have marched to their employer’s offices demanding better wages and the resignation of CEO Glyn Lewis.
To mark 16 Days of Activism, Human Rights Watch has released a documentary about the work of LGBTI activist and award-winning artist Zanele Muholi.