Some 60 heads of state or government will take part in the memorial service or state funeral of Nelson Mandela next week.

The anti-apartheid icon attracted stars from all over the world, but cut through all the glitz and glamour with trademark charm and humility, reports Justine Gerardy

INDEPENDENT News and Media Plc’s South African unit is being sued by Jacob Zuma, the country’s former deputy president, for allegedly defaming him in several articles and cartoons.

Former Deputy President Jacob Zuma plans to sue South African media for millions of pounds over coverage of his rape trial, news reports said today.