South Africa
Hail and farewell President Nelson Mandela
December 11, 2013With the death of Nelson Mandela, an era has come to an end.
Read moreEveryday South Africans celebrate Mandela’s life
December 9, 2013The death of Nelson Mandela on December 5th at the age of 95 and after prolonged bouts of illness hardly came as a surprise to most South Africans.
Read moreRemembering Mandela in Detroit: You are my friends and comrades
December 6, 2013When Nelson Mandela was in Detroit a special rally was held - not in a fancy ballroom or millionaire's home - but at the Ford Rouge auto plant with autoworkers.
Read moreNelson Rolihlahla Mandela: 1918 – 2013
December 5, 2013The world mouns the passing of elder statemen and freedom fighter, Nelson Mandela.
Read moreSouth Africa unity under threat
December 4, 2013African National Congress secretary-general Gwede Mantashe voiced ANC concern this week at increasing disunity in trade union federation Cosatu.
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