FW de Klerk brokered end to white rule in South Africa South Africa's last apartheid president FW de Klerk, who has died aged 85, stunned the world when he scrapped the system and negotiated a peaceful transfer of power to a Black-led government under Nelson Mandela. World • 11 Nov 21
FW de Klerk brokered end to white rule in South Africa South Africa's last apartheid president FW de Klerk, who has died aged 85, stunned the world when he scrapped the system and negotiated a peaceful transfer of power to a Black-led government under Nelson Mandela. World • 11 Nov 21
Anti-apartheid veteran Denis Goldberg dies aged 87 South African anti-apartheid activist Denis Goldberg has died at 87, his family and foundation have announced. World • 30 Apr 20
Anti-apartheid veteran Denis Goldberg dies aged 87 South African anti-apartheid activist Denis Goldberg has died at 87, his family and foundation have announced. World • 30 Apr 20
Mary Robinson appointed as chair of The Elders Mary Robinson has been appointed as chair of international NGO The Elders, which was founded by Nelson Mandela and works in the areas of peace and human rights. World • 02 Nov 18
Mary Robinson appointed as chair of The Elders Mary Robinson has been appointed as chair of international NGO The Elders, which was founded by Nelson Mandela and works in the areas of peace and human rights. World • 02 Nov 18
S African apartheid-era foreign minister Pik Botha dies Former South African foreign minister Roelof "Pik" Botha, whose long career in government straddled both the apartheid era and the presidency of Nelson Mandela, has died aged 86, local media reported. World • 12 Oct 18
S African apartheid-era foreign minister Pik Botha dies Former South African foreign minister Roelof "Pik" Botha, whose long career in government straddled both the apartheid era and the presidency of Nelson Mandela, has died aged 86, local media reported. World • 12 Oct 18
Thousands gather to pay tribute to Winnie Mandela Thousands of mourners have flocked to the heart of South Africa's Soweto township, a centre of anti-apartheid resistance, to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela's former wife and struggle hero Winnie Mandela. World • 11 Apr 18
Thousands gather to pay tribute to Winnie Mandela Thousands of mourners have flocked to the heart of South Africa's Soweto township, a centre of anti-apartheid resistance, to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela's former wife and struggle hero Winnie Mandela. World • 11 Apr 18
South Africa's Ramaphosa wins election as ANC leader South African deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected as leader of the ruling ANC party, winning a bruising race that exposed deep rifts within the organisation that led the struggle against apartheid. South Africa • 18 Dec 17
South Africa's Ramaphosa wins election as ANC leader South African deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected as leader of the ruling ANC party, winning a bruising race that exposed deep rifts within the organisation that led the struggle against apartheid. South Africa • 18 Dec 17
ANC loses control of Johannesburg council South Africa's ruling ANC has lost control of the economic hub of Johannesburg for the first time since the end of apartheid, after local government councillors elected an opposition candidate as mayor. News • 23 Aug 16
ANC loses control of Johannesburg council South Africa's ruling ANC has lost control of the economic hub of Johannesburg for the first time since the end of apartheid, after local government councillors elected an opposition candidate as mayor. News • 23 Aug 16
ANC faces worst election losses since apartheid South Africa's ANC is on track for its worst electoral performance since the end of apartheid as voters vented anger about high unemployment and corruption in local elections. News • 05 Aug 16
ANC faces worst election losses since apartheid South Africa's ANC is on track for its worst electoral performance since the end of apartheid as voters vented anger about high unemployment and corruption in local elections. News • 05 Aug 16
South Africans mark Mandela's anniversary South Africans are marking one year since the death of Nelson Mandela with commemorations recognising his enormous legacy as an anti-apartheid icon and global beacon of hope. News • 05 Dec 14
South Africans mark Mandela's anniversary South Africans are marking one year since the death of Nelson Mandela with commemorations recognising his enormous legacy as an anti-apartheid icon and global beacon of hope. News • 05 Dec 14
Nelson Mandela's estate worth €3m Nelson Mandela left portions of his roughly €3m estate to his wife Graca Machel, family members, staff, schools and the ANC, according to a summary of his will. News • 03 Feb 14
Nelson Mandela's estate worth €3m Nelson Mandela left portions of his roughly €3m estate to his wife Graca Machel, family members, staff, schools and the ANC, according to a summary of his will. News • 03 Feb 14
Dublin's Spire will not be named after Mandela A request to name Dublin's Spire in honour of Nelson Mandela has been rejected by a city council committee. News • 16 Jan 14
Dublin's Spire will not be named after Mandela A request to name Dublin's Spire in honour of Nelson Mandela has been rejected by a city council committee. News • 16 Jan 14
Nelson Mandela laid to rest in Qunu Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been laid to rest in his ancestral home of Qunu in the Eastern Cape. News • 15 Dec 13
Nelson Mandela laid to rest in Qunu Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been laid to rest in his ancestral home of Qunu in the Eastern Cape. News • 15 Dec 13
Body of Nelson Mandela arrives in ancestral home The body of Nelson Mandela is at his ancestral home of Qunu in South Africa's Eastern Cape ahead of the funeral tomorrow. News • 14 Dec 13
Body of Nelson Mandela arrives in ancestral home The body of Nelson Mandela is at his ancestral home of Qunu in South Africa's Eastern Cape ahead of the funeral tomorrow. News • 14 Dec 13
Media kept at bay for Mandela funeral The arrival of an army of reporters, photographers and television crews for Nelson Mandela's funeral on Sunday has created a security nightmare for South African authorities. Special Reports • 13 Dec 13
Media kept at bay for Mandela funeral The arrival of an army of reporters, photographers and television crews for Nelson Mandela's funeral on Sunday has created a security nightmare for South African authorities. Special Reports • 13 Dec 13
A final farewell as South Africa mourns Madiba RTÉ's Fran McNulty joined some of the thousands of people queuing to say goodbye to Madiba in Pretoria. Special Reports • 15 Dec 13
A final farewell as South Africa mourns Madiba RTÉ's Fran McNulty joined some of the thousands of people queuing to say goodbye to Madiba in Pretoria. Special Reports • 15 Dec 13
Thousands gather for final farewell to Mandela Thousands of people are gathering along the streets of Pretoria for their last chance to say goodbye to former South African president Nelson Mandela. News • 13 Dec 13
Thousands gather for final farewell to Mandela Thousands of people are gathering along the streets of Pretoria for their last chance to say goodbye to former South African president Nelson Mandela. News • 13 Dec 13
Mandela's final long walk home RTÉ's Fran McNulty travels Qunu, where Nelson Mandela grew up and where he will be laid to rest Special Reports • 13 Dec 13
Mandela's final long walk home RTÉ's Fran McNulty travels Qunu, where Nelson Mandela grew up and where he will be laid to rest Special Reports • 13 Dec 13
Fake 'signer' at Mandela memorial outrages deaf A fake sign language interpreter took to the stage during yesterday's memorial in South Africa for the late Nelson Mandela, outraging deaf people across the world. News • 11 Dec 13
Fake 'signer' at Mandela memorial outrages deaf A fake sign language interpreter took to the stage during yesterday's memorial in South Africa for the late Nelson Mandela, outraging deaf people across the world. News • 11 Dec 13
South Africa - Healing the Wounds RTÉ's Fran McNulty reflects on Nelson Mandela's legacy on the streets and townships of Johannesburg. Special Reports • 11 Dec 13
South Africa - Healing the Wounds RTÉ's Fran McNulty reflects on Nelson Mandela's legacy on the streets and townships of Johannesburg. Special Reports • 11 Dec 13
Nelson Mandela's body lying in state Thousands of people queued today to say goodbye to Nelson Mandela, whose body is lying in state in Pretoria in the building where he was inaugurated in 1994 as South Africa's first black president. News • 11 Dec 13
Nelson Mandela's body lying in state Thousands of people queued today to say goodbye to Nelson Mandela, whose body is lying in state in Pretoria in the building where he was inaugurated in 1994 as South Africa's first black president. News • 11 Dec 13
Obama and Cameron criticised for memorial 'selfie' Barack Obama and David Cameron have been criticised after they were caught posing for a mobile phone "selfie" at Nelson Mandela's memorial service. News • 10 Dec 13
Obama and Cameron criticised for memorial 'selfie' Barack Obama and David Cameron have been criticised after they were caught posing for a mobile phone "selfie" at Nelson Mandela's memorial service. News • 10 Dec 13
Memorial hears Mandela's 'long walk is over' World leaders and tens of thousands of South Africans have paid tribute to Nelson Mandela, described as a "giant of history" by US President Barack Obama, at a national memorial service in Soweto. News • 11 Dec 13
Memorial hears Mandela's 'long walk is over' World leaders and tens of thousands of South Africans have paid tribute to Nelson Mandela, described as a "giant of history" by US President Barack Obama, at a national memorial service in Soweto. News • 11 Dec 13
National day of mourning for Nelson Mandela A national day of prayer and reflection has been held in South Africa for former president Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday. News • 09 Dec 13
National day of mourning for Nelson Mandela A national day of prayer and reflection has been held in South Africa for former president Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday. News • 09 Dec 13
Thousands take to streets to mark Mandela death Thousands of people have spent a second night on the streets of South Africa to mark the passing of Nelson Mandela. News • 17 Aug 17
Thousands take to streets to mark Mandela death Thousands of people have spent a second night on the streets of South Africa to mark the passing of Nelson Mandela. News • 17 Aug 17
'A great light has been extinguished' Anti-apartheid leader and former South African president Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95. Special Reports • 06 Dec 13
'A great light has been extinguished' Anti-apartheid leader and former South African president Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95. Special Reports • 06 Dec 13
