Ramaphosa re-elected as leader of South Africa's ruling party
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC), paving the way for him to contest the presidency again at 2024 elections.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Britain and the world prepare to say last farewell to Queen Elizabeth
Among the 2,000 in the congregation will be some 500 world leaders, including Biden, Emperor Naruhito of Japan, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Zuma calls Cecil death "just an incident"
South African President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday brushed aside the killing of Zimbabwean lion Cecil, dismissing the animal's death as "just an incident."
Wed Aug 12 2015
Mandela family ends traditional mourning period
The family of the late South African President Nelson Mandela ended the traditional mourning period for him Sunday with a cleansing ceremony.
Mon Jun 16 2014
S. Africa's Zuma dedicates election win to Mandela
South African president Jacob Zuma dedicated his ANC's landslide victory in this week's elections to Nelson Mandela, 20 years to the day after the late liberation leader's inauguration.
Sun May 11 2014
A great liberator who freed even his jailor
Excerpt of remarks by President Barack Obama at Memorial Service for former South African President Nelson Mandela.
Tue Dec 10 2013
Mandela to be laid to rest on Dec 15
South African President Jacob Zuma on Friday announced that Nelson Mandela's funeral will take place on December 15.
Fri Dec 06 2013
A collection of some of Nelson Mandela's memorable quotes
Nelson Mandela quotes: A collection of memorable words from the former South African president.
Fri Dec 06 2013
Colors of Nelson Mandela
Colors of former South African President Nelson Mandela during his life.
Fri Dec 06 2013
White supremacist in Mandela murder plot jailed for 35 years
The mastermind behind a rightwing extremist plot to kill former South African president Nelson Mandela and drive blacks out of the country was sentenced on Tuesday to 35 years in jail.
Wed Oct 30 2013
South Africa looking forward to greater diplomatic ties with Malaysia
South African President Jacob Zuma is looking forward to greater diplomatic ties between South Africa and Malaysia, especially in trade and investment, and policies.
Mon Aug 26 2013
South African president given official welcoming ceremony
South African President Jacob Zuma, who is making a three-day official visit to this country, was given an official welcoming ceremony at the Dataran Perdana, Bangunan Perdana Putra here Monday.
Mon Aug 26 2013
Nelson Mandela to receive inaugural Mahathir for global peace award
Malaysia has introduced the Mahathir For Global Peace Award in efforts to promote peace for all, with former South African President Nelson Mandela as the first recipient.
Tue Aug 20 2013
Mandela back in hospital with lung infection
Former South African president Nelson Mandela has been readmitted to hospital with a recurrent lung infection, the presidency said Thursday.
Thu Mar 28 2013
Mandela admitted for medical tests
Nelson Mandela was admitted to a military hospital but there is no cause for alarm over the former South African president's health.
Sun Dec 09 2012
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024