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Despite cultural barriers, environmental bodies and government agencies are exploring alternatives to cremation.

As environmental pressures mount and public awareness grows, aquamation may signal the beginning of a new era in Indian ...

Transported on a gun carriage to his final resting place, Nelson Mandela's body was buried in his hometown of Qunu. More than 4,000 people attended Mandela's funeral, where tradition played a ...

The National Civil Rights Museum's annual Freedom Award ceremony honored Marc Morial, Velma Lois Jones and Mark Suzman. Nearly 100 people have been honored with the Freedom Award over the past three ...

• Tutu's pine coffin will lie in state in the cathedral for two days at St George's Cathedral in Cape Town. Tutu, a Nobel Peace Prize winner who helped end apartheid in South Africa, died on Sunday ...

In April next year, South Africa plans to start rolling out an anti-HIV jab, taken only twice a year, that could end Aids in the country within 14 to 18 years — if enough people take it. The ...

Desmond Purnell dominated TCU with five tackles, two TFLs, two INTs, a sack and TD. Purnell’s 25-yard pick-six swung momentum and drew jubilation on K-State sideline. Veteran linebacker converted ...

BROTHERS & SISTERS: Mr Kwadwo Owusu Osei-Tutu, Francis Osei-Tutu, Mr Thomas Osei-Tutu, Mr Bernard Osei-Tutu, Ama Sika Osei-Tutu, Mrs Veronica Edusei Poku, Mrs Audrey Brobbey, Mrs Gladys Attah. NEPHEWS ...

When South Africa emerged from the shadows of apartheid in 1994, the world looked on in awe. The land of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela — Prisoner 46664 turned President No. 1 — had done the impossible: it ...

1954-1957 – Teaches school. He resigns in protest of government restrictions on education for black children. 1961 – Is ordained an Anglican priest. 1975 – Becomes the first black appointed Anglican ...

Education: Bantu Normal Teacher’s College, Pretoria, 1953, South Africa; University of South Africa, Johannesburg, B.A., 1954; St. Peter’s Theological College ...