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Mandela: SA's greatest son laid to rest (slideshow)
The world watched as Nelson Mandela was finally laid to rest in his hometown of Qunu following a dignified and moving funeral ceremony on Sunday.

SA says goodbye to Tata (video)
Thousands of South Africans lined the streets of Pretoria to get a chance to pay their final respects to Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings.

Reflecting on Mandela's state memorial (video)
We take a look at some of the high and low points of Mandela's memorial, including Barack Obama's speech, booing crowds and Desmond Tutu's reprimand.

Mandela: The sacrificial man (podcast)
On the final instalment of M&G Newsroom for 2013, Mandela family spokesperson General Themba Matanzima tells us about Madiba the family man.

Prayer and worship for Madiba (slideshow)
South Africans of all denominations have been gathering to remember Madiba since Friday evening.

The world pays tribute to Mandela (slideshow)
As South Africans come to terms with the loss of former president Nelson Mandela, the rest of the world bids farewell to Madiba.
Zelda la Grange: The strict and punctual Madiba
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Zelda la Grange, former personal assistant to Nelson Mandela, talks boundaries, family, and lessons learned from the former president.
Mlangeni: Do not weep for Madiba
Andrew Mlangeni, fellow Rivonia trialist and Robben Island inmate, says Nelson Mandela "exuded" leadership based on "collective" thinking.

Nelson Mandela's widow talks of their love, her grief and how she censored the media so he would not read bad news about his beloved ANC.
Graça Machel and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela were at the bedside of former president Nelson Mandela when he died, says family friend Bantu Holomisa.

ANC makes a strong presence at Mandela Mthatha prayers
The ANC has denied electioneering at its Nelson Mandela prayer event in Mthatha, saying members were inspired by his membership to the party.

Former president Thabo Mbeki will be attending the centenary celebrations, his first attendance at an ANC event of this magnitude since his ousting in 2008. His appearance is likely to shed some light on what his role will be in the run-up to the ANC elective conference.
Thabo Mbeki has spoken about the need for strong leadership in SA and honouring the Constitution, as he paid tribute to Nelson Mandela.

Actor Idris Elba plays Nelson Mandela in the 2013 film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
In film, the role of the former ANC activist and president of South Africa has traditionally been approached with great reverence.

Who’s next: President Robert Mugabe addresses delegates at the opening of the party’s 13th congress in December 2012.  (Shepherd Tozvireva)
A delayed condolence message from Robert Mugabe to the family of Nelson Mandela has raised speculation that Harare was reluctant to recognise Mandela.

Mandela: India shows there can be life beyond the great liberator
As South Africans contemplate their future after the death of Mandela, Jonathan Freedland says they could do worse than look to India for guidance.

Madiba's remains to be paraded in Pretoria
After a parade through Pretoria, Nelson Mandela's body will lie in state at the Union Buildings where access will be strictly controlled, says GCIS.


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