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Media allowed into Mandela graves hearing The legal battle concerning the Mandela family gravesite will now be open to the public, including the media, Eastern Cape High Court Judge Lusindiso Pakade has ruled. Nelson Mandela Mandela graves in Qunu found empty Mandela grave spat set for court Royals step into Mandela grave battle Prayer groups flock to Mandela hospital The SA Police Service was the first group to hold prayers for the critically ill Nelson Mandela outside the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria. Faithful gather for Mandela Family continues to pray for Mandela Police pray for Madiba 2 die after taxi plunges off bridge Two people have been killed and at least 11 injured when a taxi plunged off the Umgeni bridge in Pietermaritzburg. 32 hurt in Centurion crash Free State taxi driver dies in crash 25 children hurt in KZN taxi crash De Klerk undergoing 'routine procedure' FW de Klerk's spokesperson says the former president is having a "routine procedure" in a Cape Town hospital to fit a pacemaker. FW de Klerk to have heart surgery De Klerk returns home for Mandela Health24: Pacemakers Most Read Kunene 'warned' not to criticise Zuma Kenny Kunene joins Malema's party 44 killed in bloody Cape Town weekend Zuma approval ratings hit a low ANC: Winnie's comments regrettable Lesbian brutally murdered in Joburg Half-brother: Mandla is power-hungry News you should know Important stories of the last 24 hours Egypt opposition won't back military coup Morsi must listen to Egyptians - UN Mandla not rightful Mvezo chief - Ndaba Media tone on Mandela negative - study Lawyer: Breytenbach's rights violated Bafana, Boks to honour Madiba No more free TV for rest of Africa East Rand coach gets 21 years for rape Snowden hits hurdles in search for asylum Lesbian brutally murdered in Joburg

SUPPORT: Children are seen at a prayer service for former president Nelson Mandela held by the ANC at Luthuli House in Johannesburg. (@jacanews, via Twitter) See all the pictures here. LATEST MULTIMEDIA Weather Cpt: 12-17°C Pta: 8-23°C Jhb: 10-18°C Bloem: 4-21°C Dbn: 16-21°C PE: 10-18°C 7 day forecasts...

US must empower people of SA Submitted by Mavidge1 United States President Barack Obama said he "wants young Africans to rise to the challenge of shoring up progress on the continent, summoning them to fulfill Nelson Mandela's legacy." Read more... 3 comments  96 views The real cost of graft and corrup... Submitted by ProudlyZA Figures released by Corruption Watch this year estimate that an estimated 675 Billion Rand has been lost to graft and corruption since 1994. Read more... 7 comments  357 views

South Africa Joburg street blocked for Madiba prayer A large truck decorated with ANC flags has blocked off part of President Street in Johannesburg ahead of a prayer service for ailing former president Nelson Mandela. More Stories Henning murder case postponed Girl, 7, drowns in pond Lawyer: Breytenbach's rights violated Mandla not rightful Mvezo chief - Ndaba Media tone on Mandela negative - study Burial bungle infuriates family Africa Morsi must listen to Egyptians - UN The UN human rights office has called on President Mohammed Morsi to listen to the demands of the Egyptian people and engage in a "serious national dialogue" to defuse the political crisis. More Stories Tunisia missed historic opportunity - press Egypt opposition won't back military coup Sudans want faster solution to oil row Egypt court orders back sacked prosecutor Obama, Bush honour bombing victims Egypt on edge World Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian, 19 Israeli soldiers have shot dead a Palestinian during a confrontation in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials say. More Stories Saudi extends foreign worker amnesty India defends US surveillance programmes Russia-China in 'biggest' joint navy drill Dozens hurt in Indonesia earthquake Snowden hits hurdles in search for asylum US ends ban on green cards for gay couples Sport Dual role for versatile Fourie Stormers coach Allister Coetzee says versatile forward Deon Fourie is likely to continue in his dual role at the franchise in future. More Stories PSL: Games attendance key Bafana, Boks to honour Madiba Drunk cricketer in flight drama Meyer set to eclipse Jake Nice plays host to TDF TTT Bulls to fast track Pollard? Business R1bn earmarked for SME development Business Partners has designated more than R1bn to advance formal small and medium enterprises, especially in certain sectors with great potential. More Stories Happy workers, healthy profits for Google Low turnout for e-tolls drive-slow Amcu demands R12 500 pay from Amplats Shops cash in on Mandela merchandise Housing outlook may still be mediocre Finance gurus bet on low rates for longer Entertainment Africa's very own Oprah Africa's Oprah? Brit-Nigerian launches first black entertainment TV network showcasing Africa. More Stories Can you survive Survivor SA? No more free TV for rest of Africa Celeb e-mails become public art Audience witnessed acrobat's fatal fall Rapper died of drug overdose Pierce devastated by daughter's death Technology Cell C extends data promotions Cell C has decided to extend its promotional data offers. More Stories Higgs evidence mounts one year on BlackBerry Q5 launches in SA Zynga chief replaced by Xbox boss Skype for Android rebuilt from the ground Russian rocket explodes on take-off New apps to tame uncontrollable inboxes Opinions Please don't let these be empty words The commitment by the heads of government at the recent G8 summit to tackle criminal trafficking mustn't be discounted. But it begs the question, 'How?', writes John M. Sellar. More Stories Climate change - it's not for the birds Best business ideas: An examination Mandela's long test drive to freedom I shan't be an obedient South African Did anyone listen to Bill Clinton? Madiba Magic undone by Malema Madness

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