mandela's will made public

R64 million was the estimated provisional value of Mandela's assets.  In his will Mandela acknowledged his former PA Zedla le Grande, his personal chief Xoliswa Ndoyiya among other employees.  He left them with R50,000 each.  Others are the His personal staff, political home and various institutions of learning - all were remembered in the will of South Africa's anti-apartheid icon, former President Nelson Mandela.

Ndoyiya said she was happy and emotional because she had not expected anyone to do this for her.

"I got the shock of my life that he remembered me. I took him as my father than an employer and this shocked me because it shows that he also took me like his own child and for that I will be eternally greatful," Ndoyiya told SAnews.

The executors of Madiba's estate revealed the contents of this final will and testament, and the management of his estate - to his family at the the Nelson Mandela Foundation's offices in Houghton, Johannesburg, before informing the public shortly after.

Justice Dikgang Moseneke, who first met Madiba on Robben Island in 1963 where they were both imprisoned, Madiba's long-time friend advocate George Bizos and Eastern Cape Judge President Themba Sangoni, who worked on Madiba's legal matters - were named as executors of the will. Schools and institutions which Mandela attendedincluding the University of Fort Hare, Wits University, Qunu Secondary School and Orlando West High School.  bequeathed sums of R 100 000

In the will, Mandela stipulated that these institutions and schools should use the money towards bursaries. Mandela bequeathed R1.5 million to the Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Family Trust. A minimum of 10% and maximum of 30% of the royalties of the trust will go to the African National Congress. According to the will, the ANC should use the royalties at the discretion of the ANC executive to spread principles and policies of the party dating back to its formation.

ANC Treasurer General Zweli Mkhize welcomed the will, saying it shows Madiba's dedication to the movement tasked with the betterment of the lives of the people in the country.

Madiba Named Newsmaker of the Year

The late former President Nelson Mandela has been named as the National Press Club's Newsmaker of the Year for 2013.

There was an unprecedented outpouring of emotion when Madiba passed away on 5 December at the age of 95. President Jacob Zuma declared 10 days of mourning.

Press Club chairperson Jos Charle said on Wednesday night that both in terms of impact and media coverage, Nelson Mandela dominated the news in 2013. His death riveted the attention of the world for 10 days.

 It consumed South Africans - and much of the world - as the country pulled out all stops to bury the father of the South African nation with military precision and ancient Xhosa customs.

The world's news media - television, radio and print media - extensively reported on Nelson Mandela's life and his role in South Africa's liberation struggle for weeks following his death.

One hour after the announcement of his death, two million tweets were generated, with over six million tweets recorded on 5 December.

The hash tags #RIPNelsonMandela, #Madiba and #RIPMandela were the top three topics on Facebook and Twitter that morning. At one stage, there were 95 000 tweets per minute and more than 13 million over a month.

"The Nelson Mandela Facebook page gathered over 2.2 million likes and several posts, including tributes from the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

"Within minutes of the announcement, broadcast internationally, crowds of all hues began flocking to the former president's home where they prayed, sang and laid flowers in front of the world's media," said Charle.

Ninety-one heads of state attended Madiba's funeral, with 4 500 journalists from all over the world covering the funeral. South African broadcast houses ran programmes about Madiba for more than 10 days.

"Add to this the fact that for 86 days last year, the world's media camped outside the Medi-Clinic Heart hospital in Pretoria where Mandela had been admitted for a recurring lung infection, and it becomes clear that he generated huge media interest - both nationally and internationally," said Charle.

On 11 February - the date on which he was released from Victor Verster Prison - Mandela will become the first non-Briton to be honoured with a memorial service at Westminster Abbey, the iconic venue that has been the coronation church for every British monarch since 1066 and the burial place of 17 royals.

Nelson Mandela

May his soul rest in peace.

Sign interpretor admitted to hospital

The sign language interpretor at former president Nelson Mandela's memorial service has been admitted to psychiatic hospital.

The funeral of Nelson Mandela has taken place

The funeral of the first African president of South Africa Nelson Mandela Madiba has taken place.  Madiba wanted to be buried in his childhood home in Qunu. About 450 guest only were allowed at the burial. South African airforce fly past and last post were played during the burial.

Nandi Mandela

Nandi Mandela second eldest grand child pays tribute to Madiba on behalf of all Madiba's children and grand children.

The journey home to Qunu

Zenani Mandela at the centre comforts Winnie Madikizela Mandela and Graca Machel at Mthatha Airport.

Nelson Mandela leaves Waterkloof to Qunu  - Good bye Madiba

Zindzi Mandela and her sister Zenani Dlamini Mandela  at Mthathe Airport.