Nadine Gordimer passes away

Nadine Gordimer passes away

President Jacob Zuma has conveyed his condolences following the passing of Nobel Prize winner and South African author Nadine Gordimer. “South Africa has lost a great patriot, a renowned writer and an outstanding voice for equality and freedom. We wish to...
Marking the Rivonia Trial

Marking the Rivonia Trial

When a young political prisoner named Mac Maharaj smuggled the manuscript of Nelson Mandela’s biography Long Walk to Freedom out of Robben Island in 1970s, little did anyone know that manuscript would become a cogent part of the history of South Africa.      When...
Tutu awarded Templeton Prize

Tutu awarded Templeton Prize

Pretoria – Former Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been awarded the 2013 Templeton Prize, which comes with a $1.7-million bonus, for his life-long work in advancing spiritual principles such as love and forgiveness. “His deep faith and commitment to prayer...