South Africa

Israeli prime minister not to attend Mandela memorial due to expenses involved.

Prince Charles, President Obama and Oprah Winfrey among guests to attend state funeral.

South Africa take on India for the second ODI on Sunday. Find out how to follow the match live in the UK.

Cortege bearing former South African president's body will leave Pretoria Morgue for three days of lying in state.

Many were close to Nelson Mandela, and one of the people who knew him best is his widow, Graça Machel, a former guerrilla fighter and humanitarian worker.

Some figures who led tributes to late South African leader once branded him a terrorist.

An affectionate look at the anti-apartheid giant who also found time to brighten South Africa's sartorial scene

There is no substitute for metals used in devices such as smartphones and tablet computers, scientists say.

A minute's applause to be held before kick-off at Premier League and Scottish League football matches.

Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, embroiled in a prolonged civil war, calls Mandela an 'inspiration in values of love and human brotherhood',

Oprah Winfrey said spending time with Mandela at his home was one of the greatest honours of her life.

IBTimes' resident ex-pat Cath Everett visits Mandela's birthplace and tells us about the amazing vigils South Africans have held in his honour.

South Africa's first black president set example about healing pain of apartheid.

Former South African President Nelson Mandela died at the age of 95.

Jacob Zuma announces plans for funeral and national day of prayer and reflection.

Nelson Mandela shared his Nobel Peace Prize with his political rival of the post-apartheid era, the former South African president F.W de Klerk, with whom he was known to have a courteous yet a turbulent relationship.

South Africa praises former president helping showing unity in country using sport and the Springbok jersey

Father of modern South Africa inspired pop musicians all over the world during lifetime struggle against apartheid

Amnesty International pays a moving tribute to Nelson Mandela, whose death will leave a hole around the world.

Morgan Freeman and Idris Elba among the actors to have played the role of the former South African president.

Icon of modern South Africa fondly known as Madiba dies aged 95 in his Johannesburg home.

Former Italy PM's newspaper apologises for 'serious typo'.

A look through some of the best quotes from South Africa's 'greatest son'

South Africa's anti-apartheid figurehead dies at the age of 95 in hospital in Pretoria.

The world reacts to the death of the most famous statesman of our times. Follow it live here.

Mandela's daughters informed of their father's death during royal premiere of film

Iconic South African leader Nelson Mandela, fondly known as Madiba, dies aged 95 in his home in Houghton, Johannesburg.

Barack Obama spoke about Mandela's legacy and influence on the course of history.

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