'Decision on Mandela's final resting place divides family'

The family of Nelson Mandela is deeply divided over the South African democracy icon's final resting place with one of his grandsons storming out of a family meeting, according to a report on......

Mexico hold South Africa in pulsating opener

A stunning goal from Siphiwe Tshabalala almost gave hosts South Africa the perfect start to the World Cup before they were held to a 1-1 draw in front of almost 85,000 fans at Soccer City on......

World Cup party starts, but mourning Mandela absent

Drummers and dancers wowed fans at South Africa's Soccer City stadium in a glittering prelude to Friday's World Cup kickoff, but Nelson Mandela's absence after a family tragedy cast a cloud over......

Why Mandela won't be there at SA's opening match

Former South African President Nelson Mandela's 13-year-old great granddaughter was killed in a car crash on Friday after leaving a concert ahead of the World Cup kick off, the Nelson Mandela......