LIVE: Some fear Nelson Mandela’s death could leave South Africa vulnerable...
Nelson Mandela, who was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in his long struggle to dismantle the apartheid regime in South Africa and served as its first black president, died at his home here today at the age...
View ArticleCricket South Africa dedicates India series to the memory of Nelson Mandela
Dec 6, 2013 Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Friday paid tribute to the African country’s founding president, Nelson Mandela, who passed away at his Johannesburg home December 5 evening at the age of...
View ArticleSouth Africa celebrates Nelson Mandela, government plans Dec. 15 funeral
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Flags were lowered to half-staff and people in black townships, in upscale mostly white suburbs and in South Africa’s vast rural grasslands commemorated Nelson Mandela with...
View ArticleNelson Mandela funeral: South Africa enters 10 days of mourning
Nelson Mandela will be honored with 10 days of events as South Africa mourns the loss of the anti-apartheid legend. The 95-year-old died peacefully surrounded by family at home in Johannesburg at 8:50...
View ArticleComment: South Africa is not a ‘Rainbow Nation’ if you’re gay
In a PinkNews article published before Nelson Mandela's death, Douglas Bruce Davies said homophobia and racism "still runs rampant" in his native South Africa. Reported by PinkNews 3 hours ago.
View ArticleSouth Africa: Working to Honour Nelson Mandela's Legacy
[IPS]Johannesburg/Port Elizabeth -As the world mourns the passing of South Africa's first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela, his close friend and political stalwart Tokoyo Sexwale says...
View ArticleHow Nelson Mandela avoided the partition of South Africa!
His other big achievement -- of avoiding a partition of South Africa against a determined bid by Zulu chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi has not received much attention. He was thus a Mahatma Gandhi and...
View ArticleSouth Africa hosting Olympic Games one of Mandela's last wishes - claim
South Africa should host an Olympic Games to toast the achievements of Nelson Mandela, it's been claimed. Sam Ramsamy, South Africa's International… Reported by euronews 1 hour ago.
View ArticleSouth Africa's real 'Invictus' rugby captain recalls Mandela legacy
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Growing up under apartheid in a rural Afrikaans community, young Francois Pienaar would hear talk about the “bad man. Reported by msnbc.com 2 hours ago.
View ArticleApartheid South Africa In the 1960s – Photos Of The Black And White Years
South Africa in black and white... Reported by Anorak 35 minutes ago.
View ArticleUPDATE 1-South Africa, India go ahead with one-day cricket series
CAPE TOWN, Dec 6 (Reuters) - The second one-day international between South Africa and India will go ahead in Durban on Sunday and will be marked by a tribute to former president Nelson Mandela...
View ArticleObama, first lady to travel to South Africa next week to pay respects to...
Obama, first lady to travel to South Africa next week to pay respects to Nelson Mandela. Reported by SignonSanDiego 34 minutes ago.
View ArticleObama to travel to South Africa to honor Mandela
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will travel to South Africa next week to pay respects to Nelson Mandela. Reported by Boston.com 28...
View ArticleDeath of Nelson Mandela is a time of reckoning for South Africa, again in...
What next for South Africa? This racially charged country that, on Nelson Mandela's watch, inspired the world by embracing reconciliation in all-race elections in 1994 is again in the global spotlight...
View ArticleSouth Africa begins life without Mandela
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - What next for South Africa? This racially charged country that, on Nelson Mandelas watch, inspired the world by embracing reconciliation in all-race elections in 1994 is again in...
View ArticleMandela biopic sets South Africa records
A movie depicting the life of Nelson Mandela has become South Africa's highest-grossing picture after its opening last week, its producers said Thursday. The film, "Long Walk to Freedom," has already...
View ArticlePreview: 2nd ODI: India Vs South Africa in Durban
Durban, Dec 7: Faced with a do-or-die situation after their crushing 141-run defeat in the first match, India would look to turn around their fortunes with an improved show, especially in the bowling...
View ArticleIndia-South Africa series to go ahead as scheduled following Mandela`s death
Soccer, golf and cricket events will go ahead in South Africa this weekend following the death of former president Nelson Mandela, according to reports. Reported by Zee News 9 hours ago.
View ArticleSouth Africa vs India 2013: Visitors look to claw back at Durban
By Chetan Narula Durban: Dec 7, 2013 Faced with a do-or-die situation after their crushing 141-run defeat in the first match, India would look to turn around their fortunes with an improved show,...
View ArticleSouth Africa Prepares to Welcome World Leaders: Obama, Bush, Clinton Included
JOHANNESBURG— South Africa is readying itself for the arrival of a flood of world leaders for the funeral and memorial services for former president Nelson Mandela as thousands of mourners continue to...
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