Jacob Zuma

President Jacob Zuma announced the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela

David Cameron and Barack Obama join thousands around the world in an outpouring of grief at the passing of Nelson Mandela

South African President Jacob Zuma confirms Nelson Mandela has passed away aged 95.

South African government to open trauma centre where Booysen was violently raped and murdered.

Four men charged and another man arrested for toddler rape and murder in Diepsloot, north of Johannesburg.

Trial of teenager raped and murdered in Bredasdorp hears of Booysen's horrific injuries.

US plan to scale back mammoth stimulus creates volatility in currency markets.

Eight months away from the next elections, Chuck Parnell explores how South Africans are in desperate need of inspirational leadership.

Bush aide Jim McGrath released obituary on former president's behalf after mis-reading Washington Post headline.

Political assassinations in South Africa escalate as chorus against ANC corruption grows, says Heinrich Matthee.

Mandela's daughter Zindzi says former president gaining 'energy and strength' as nation celebrates his birthday.

Sources say CNN has been in talks with Makaziwe Mandela for years about broadcasting former president's funeral.

Mandela's family say they are anticipating the former president's death in affidavit stating he is breathing by life support machine.

US President wants to take his children to visit the prison where Nelson Mandela spent 18 years.

President Jacob Zuma claims Mandela's health has improved while daughter says journalists are acting like 'vultures'.

In Senegal accompanied by the first lady Michelle and daughters Obama met with president Macky Sall

President Jacob Zuma cancels trip to Mozambique and Barack Obama puts planned visit on hold.

'He has given so much to the world. I believe he is at peace,' says daughter.

Agang party established to challenge the 'corruption and waste' of the dominant ruling ANC.

South African president Jacob Zuma says anti-apartheid figurehead is recovering after five days in hospital.

As anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela lies critically ill in hospital, Catherine Everett ponders risks and dangers facing Rainbow Nation.

Former president of South Africa readmitted for treatment on recurring lung infection

You can tell a lot about a country by what it finds funny about itself, says new South Africa expat Cath Everett.

Icelandic Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir official visit to Beijing with first lady Jonina Leosdottir

'He is responding to treatment and able to breathe without difficulty,' says South African President Jacob Zuma.

South African President Jacob Zuma urges people to pray for 'beloved Madiba'.

Nelson Mandela readmitted to hospital for recurrence of lung infection.

13 South African soldiers killed, France sends more troops, deposed President Bozize flees country.

Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi slams 'sugar daddies' for infecting children with HIV.

Paralympian athlete's lawyers return to court to argue that bail conditions on Blade Runner unfair.