'Tata, you are in our prayers'

Brand South Africa joined the rest of the country on Monday in welcoming the news of former president Nelson Mandela's release from hospital, saying it shared the joy of Mandela's family and wishing him "peace and comfort" at his home in Johannesburg.

Mandela statue to grace Union Buildings

South Africa will honour former president Nelson Mandela by unveiling a golden statue of him as the country marks the 100th anniversary of the Union Buildings in Pretoria in December, Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile announced on Tuesday.

SA mining will pull through: Motsepe

South Africa's mining industry will come through its current labour problems and re-affirm the country's position as a globally competitive destination for investment, African Rainbow Minerals executive chairperson Patrice Motsepe said on Monday.

Global economy: SA calls for prudence

South Africa has joined a call by developing countries for more carefully considered global collective action in response to the economic crisis, ahead of its participation at a G20 leaders' summit in Russia later this week.

Swiss delegation heads for South Africa

A high-level Swiss government and business delegation will be in South Africa this week to explore cooperation between the two countries in economic affairs, science, research and innovation.

CHAN 2014 final line-up decided

The 16-team field for next year's African Nations Championship - featuring national teams made up entirely of locally based players - was confirmed after the final round of qualifying on the weekend. South Africa will host the tournament from 11 January to 1 February 2014.