Mandela makes final journey home
On a final journey to his home village where he had wanted to spend his final days, the remains of Nelson Mandela were honored amid pomp and ceremony on Saturday at an air base in South Africa’s capital before being loaded onto a plane. Meanwhile, at the airport near Mandela’s simple village... read more »
10 killed in Central African Republic violence
Younde (Cameroon) – At least 10 people were killed in fresh violence which broke out Thursday in Bangui, capital city of the Central African Republic, Xinhua reported Friday. The incident occurred as about 10 Muslims were lynched when Christian protesters decided to avenge the killing of... read more »
Mandela’s statue to be erected at Presidency
Johannesburg – A statue of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, who passed away last week at his residence at the age of 95, will be erected at the Presidency coming Monday, the South African government announ! ced Thursday. President Jacob Zuma will unveil the country’s former... read more »
Mandela memorial translator branded `fake`
Johannesburg – South African Translators’ Institute (Sati) has claimed that the African National Congress (ANC) was aware about the “dodgy” behavior of the sign language interpreter, who embarrassed the country at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service with his blunders. The man... read more »
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Over 90 high-profile guests to attend Mandela’s memorial service
Johannesburg – A total of 91 high-profile guests, including heads of state and government and 10 former heads of state, had confirmed by Monday noon that they would attend the... read more »
South African airspace ready to serve Mandela mourning activities
Johannesburg – The South African civil aviation system announced Monday that they are ready to serve Mandela mourning activities. “Measures have been put in place to ensure safe... read more »
Upset family seeks to ban Nelson Mandela’s grandson from funeral
London – Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s grandson might face a ban on attending his funeral following months-long bitter family feud. Mandla Mandela was earlier... read more »
Nelson Mandela’s daughter saw him losing grip on life
London – Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s eldest daughter has said that the doctors already knew his father would die on Thursday night and she saw him losing... read more »
‘Mandela was constant source of inspiration at Robben Islan...
Johannesburg – Nelson Mandela was a constant source of inspiration to the entire body of prisoners at the Robben Island and transformed me from being an angry young man to one who learnt to... read more »
