Ramaphosa re-elected as leader of South Africa's ruling party
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC), paving the way for him to contest the presidency again at 2024 elections.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Britain and the world prepare to say last farewell to Queen Elizabeth
Among the 2,000 in the congregation will be some 500 world leaders, including Biden, Emperor Naruhito of Japan, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Zuma calls Cecil death "just an incident"
South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday brushed aside the killing of Zimbabwean lion Cecil, dismissing the animal's death as "just an incident."
Wed Aug 12 2015
Mandela family ends traditional mourning period
The family of the late South African President Nelson Mandela ended the traditional mourning period for him Sunday with a cleansing ceremony.
Mon Jun 16 2014
S. Africa's Zuma dedicates election win to Mandela
South African president Jacob Zuma dedicated his ANC's landslide victory in this week's elections to Nelson Mandela, 20 years to the day after the late liberation leader's inauguration.
Sun May 11 2014
A great liberator who freed even his jailor
Excerpt of remarks by President Barack Obama at Memorial Service for former South African President Nelson Mandela.
Tue Dec 10 2013
Mandela to be laid to rest on Dec 15
South African President Jacob Zuma on Friday announced that Nelson Mandela's funeral will take place on December 15.
Fri Dec 06 2013
A collection of some of Nelson Mandela's memorable quotes
Nelson Mandela quotes: A collection of memorable words from the former South African president.
Fri Dec 06 2013
Colors of Nelson Mandela
Colors of former South African President Nelson Mandela during his life.
Fri Dec 06 2013
White supremacist in Mandela murder plot jailed for 35 years
The mastermind behind a rightwing extremist plot to kill former South African president Nelson Mandela and drive blacks out of the country was sentenced on Tuesday to 35 years in jail.
Wed Oct 30 2013
South Africa looking forward to greater diplomatic ties with Malaysia
South African President Jacob Zuma is looking forward to greater diplomatic ties between South Africa and Malaysia, especially in trade and investment, and policies.
Mon Aug 26 2013
South African president given official welcoming ceremony
South African President Jacob Zuma, who is making a three-day official visit to this country, was given an official welcoming ceremony at the Dataran Perdana, Bangunan Perdana Putra here Monday.
Mon Aug 26 2013
Nelson Mandela to receive inaugural Mahathir for global peace award
Malaysia has introduced the Mahathir For Global Peace Award in efforts to promote peace for all, with former South African President Nelson Mandela as the first recipient.
Tue Aug 20 2013
Mandela back in hospital with lung infection
Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been readmitted to hospital with a recurrent lung infection, the presidency said Thursday.
Thu Mar 28 2013
Mandela admitted for medical tests
Nelson Mandela was admitted to a military hospital but there is no cause for alarm over the former South African president's health.
Sun Dec 09 2012