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The bogus sign language interpreter at last week’s Nelson Mandela memorial service was among a group of people who accosted two men found with a stolen television and burned them to death by setting fire to tyres placed around their necks, one of the interpreter’s cousins and three of his friends told reporters yesterday.

SINGER, songwriter and composer, Eamon Keane, is returning to Cork for his first concert in ten years at CIT School of Music this Friday, Dec 20.

The bogus sign language interpreter at the Nelson Mandela memorial service has been accused of being part of a gang who burned two men to death.

Desmond Tutu will not be attending Nelson Mandela’s funeral because he did not receive credentials to do so, a spokesman for the retired archbishop has said.

South Africa’s government has been confronted with a new and chilling allegation about the bogus sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial. He was reportedly accused of murder 10 years ago.

One of the many tributes to Nelson Mandela said that he was impressed with the Irish people who travelled to South Africa and volunteered with the Niall Mellon Housing project.

David Cameron has defended himself against criticism for posing for a “selfie” photograph at the memorial service for former South African president and anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela.

The life of Nelson Mandela has been celebrated by thousands.

Ireland's President Michael D Higgins has described the memorial ceremoney for Nelson Mandela as a very moving experience.

South Africans were praised for the “dignified” way in which they have commemorated the death of Nelson Mandela as the memorial service for the anti-apartheid hero got under way.

Joyous, singing South Africans gathered in the rain today to honour Nelson Mandela at a massive memorial service that is expected to draw some 100 heads of state and other luminaries, united in tribute to a global symbol of reconciliation.

Barack Obama has arrived in South Africa to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela, the Nobel Peace Prize winner who died on Thursday at the age of 95.

With hymns and eulogies, South Africans of all colours and creeds remembered Nelson Mandela in a day of prayers yesterday, holding him up as a symbol of freedom, forgiveness, and hope for the nation and the world.

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

South Africans have flocked to houses of worship for a national day of prayer and reflection to honour former president Nelson Mandela.

Although South Africa had months, if not years, to prepare a farewell for Nelson Mandela, the 10 days of mourning before his funeral speak of a heartfelt need to hold on to him and all that he represents.

South Africans have gathered to mourn the death of Nelson Mandela – and celebrate his colossal life.

Up to 20 members of a white extremist group have been jailed from five to 35 years in the country’s first post-apartheid treason trial.

A South African court began sentencing 20 right-wing extremists convicted of high treason for a plot to kill Nelson Mandela and drive black people out of the country.

Riot police in South Africa have clashed with anti-Obama protestors in the township of Soweto.

The former wife of critically ill Nelson Mandela says he is showing “great improvement” compared to a few days ago.

Without wanting to cast a shadow on the very worthy JFK visit commemoration, it’s worth remembering that barrel maker Patrick Kennedy’s voyage to the United States took place a mere 10 years after the holocaust of the Great Famine.

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has spent another night in a hospital, where he is being treated for a recurring lung infection.

Nelson Mandela remained in hospital for a fourth day yesterday after South African officials said the 94-year-old was making steady progress following treatment for a recurrence of pneumonia.

South Africans prayed today for the health of former president Nelson Mandela and anxiously awaited further word about the anti-apartheid leader after he was admitted to a military hospital.

People in South Africa and around the world are awaiting further news about Nelson Mandela after the former president was admitted to hospital.

South Africa head coach Heyneke Meyer has entrusted 22-year-old Pat Lambie with flyhalf responsibilities for Saturday’s meeting with Ireland in the Aviva Stadium (5.30pm).

Nelson Mandela has left hospital following an investigation to determine a stomach complaint.

Nelson Mandela called Albertina Sisulu "one of the greatest South Africans" as the nation mourned a woman celebrated for her role in the fight against apartheid.

More than 700 passengers were hurt when a commuter train crashed while coming into a station in the South African township of Soweto.

YOU wouldn’t catch Declan Kidney reminiscing about his coaching career two days before a major Test, but Graham Henry had no qualms about strolling down memory lane yesterday ahead of a game that promises to hold special significance for the All Blacks.

South Africa coach Peter De Villiers has made two changes to his side ahead of Saturday’s game against Australia in Pretoria.

JOHN SMIT admits it will take a very long time for him to get over yesterday’s Tri Nations defeat to New Zealand in Johannesburg.

NEW ZEALAND coach Graham Henry concedes that Johannesburg’s altitude factor could be a major stumbling block for his side ahead of their Tri-Nations showdown with South Africa on Saturday.

GRAHAM HENRY expects his New Zealand side to face a much-changed South Africa one when the two countries meet in the Tri-Nations on Saturday.

NEW ZEALAND centre Conrad Smith believes New Zealand are putting the foundations in place for their latest tilt at ending their recent World Cup hoodoo.

South Africans today celebrated Nelson Mandela’s birthday by planting gardens, painting clinics and calling for unity.

We’re all a bit more South African this morning than we were this time yesterday. A bit more ecstatic, a bit more relieved and, after a night’s sober reflection, just happy to live to fight another day.

NELSON MANDELA pulled out of the opening ceremony of the World Cup following the death of his great-granddaughter in a car crash.

The 19th edition of the FIFA World Cup was today opened by a spectacular ceremony in Johannesburg, albeit in front of a less than capacity Soccer City.

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