S African influence in BRICS Bank not lesser: Analyst

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 18:33

South Africa's influence in the newly-formed New Development Bank (NDB) will not be marginalised by the fact that it has made the smallest contribution to the initial capital among the BRICS countries, an analyst said Thursday.

Appeal for calm as South Africa police `kill` protesters

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 02:39

The South African government appealed for calm on Tuesday after police allegedly shot two people dead during violent demonstrations over a lack of water in townships near Pretoria.

Nelson Mandela`s 9-metre bronze statue unveiled in Pretoria

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 19:02

A nine-metre bronze statue of Nelson Mandela was unveiled here on Monday, a day after the anti-apartheid icon was laid to rest in his childhood village of Qunu.

South Africa moves on after Mandela laid to rest

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 14:28

On a public holiday dedicated to reconciliation, South Africans on Monday started coming to terms with the loss of Nelson Mandela, a day after he was buried at the end of a life struggle for freedom and equality.

Tutu says not invited to Mandela burial

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 21:12

Nelson Mandela`s close friend retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu on Saturday said he will not attend the anti-apartheid icon`s funeral because he has not been invited, even as the South African government insisted that an invitation was sent to him.

In US, parallels seen between Mandela, Martin Luther King

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 21:11

Standing on the balcony outside Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, on a clear and cool November day in 2000, Nelson Mandela couldn`t help but weep.

World will honour Mandela`s legacy: Pranab

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 19:52

Calling him a venerated elder and a great soul, President Pranab Mukherjee today said India has no doubt that the world will honour the historic legacy of Nelson Mandela who taught the true meaning of forgiveness and reconciliation.

South Africa unites in prayer for Mandela

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 18:53

Nelson Mandela once again united South Africans on Sunday as people irrespective of their colour and creed flocked into churches, mosques and temples to mark a `Day of prayers` for the anti-apartheid icon.

Nelson Mandela’s funeral to be held on Dec 15

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 09:33

Just as Nelson Mandela united South Africans of all races in life, his death is bringing them together to celebrate his exemplary journey and achievements rather than grieving over his passing.

Barack Obama, Bush, Clinton to attend Nelson Mandela`s memorial services

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 08:29

At least three American presidents will travel to South Africa to attend memorial services for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday at age 95.

Key dates in the life of Nelson Mandela

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 19:45

Key dates in the life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela:

South Africa has lost its greatest son: Zuma

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 08:25

"This is a moment of deepest sorrow for South Africa as the nation has lost its greatest son" said President Jacob Zuma as he announced the death of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela late Thursday.