‘Nelson Mandela putting up courageous fight from deathbed’

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 17:48

The family of ailing first black president of South Africa Nelson Mandela has told national broadcaster SABC in an interview that he is putting up a courageous fight from his `deathbed`.

South Africa`s Zuma under fire over for `security` revamp: report

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 22:15

South Africa`s President Jacob Zuma personally benefitted from the controversial security renovations at his private home and must repay the state, a damning watchdog report leaked to a local newspaper said on Friday.

South African media defy ban over photos of Jacob Zuma`s house

Last Updated: Friday, November 22, 2013, 20:02

The South African media defied government threats and published pictures of President Jacob Zuma`s private home.

Nelson Mandela still critical but stable: Presidency

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 13:08

The condition of South Africa`s former president Nelson Mandela is still "stable but critical", the country`s Presidency said Monday.

Malawi summons S Africa`s envoy over Zuma remarks

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 12:50

Malawi on Wednesday summoned South Africa`s High Commissioner over President Jacob Zuma`s disparaging remarks about the country.

South Africa`s Zuma red-faced after Malawi gaffe

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 23:14

South African President Jacob Zuma was on Tuesday left red-faced following a public backlash at comments labelling nearby Malawi as backward.

Mandela`s statue to be unveiled to mark 20 years of democracy

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 19:23

A nine-metre bronze statue of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela will be unveiled in Pretoria in December to kick off celebrations of 20 years of democracy of South Africa.

Thanks for praying for granddad: Mandela`s granddaughter

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 10:39

"My grandfather has come home and thank you everyone for your prayers," ailing former South African president Nelson Mandela`s granddaughter Ndileka said.

Mandela`s return home from hospital indicates progress: Zuma

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 17:49

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela remains critical but he is responding to treatment at home, South African President Jacob Zuma said, days after the 95-year-old statesman was discharged after nearly three months in a hospital.

Mandela remains in critical but stable condition: Zuma

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 17:53

South Africa`s former president Nelson Mandela is still in hospital undergoing treatment and remains in a critical but stable condition, President Jacob Zuma said Tuesday.

Zuma asks BRICS to work towards inclusive growth in the world

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 08:46

Highlighting the increase in African nation's trade with India, President Jacob Zuma has asked the BRICS members to use the bloc's Business Council as a platform to explore new models and approaches towards more equitable development and inclusive growth in the world.