The former President of South Africa died at his home in Houghton on Thursday, December 5, just before 9pm.
‘‘My fellow South Africans,” President Jacob Zuma announced last night when addressing the nation.
‘‘Our beloved Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the founding President of our democratic nation has departed.
‘‘He passed on peacefully in the company of his family around 8.50pm on December 5, 2013.
‘‘He is now resting.
‘‘He is now at peace.
‘‘Our nation has lost its greatest son.
‘‘Our people have lost a father.
‘‘Although we knew that this day would come, nothing can diminish our sense of a profound and enduring loss.’’
Zuma said Mandela will receive a state funeral.
The incumbent president has ordered all flags to fly at half-mast from today till after Mandela’s funeral.
Have your say. What were your reactions when hearing the news of Mandela’s death? How will he be remembered and how will you honour his legacy?
Read Mandela’s biography: https://www.citizen.co.za/benoni-city-times/161089/nelson-mandela-biography/
I know we couldn’t expect our Hero to live for ever! But what a terribly sad day for each South African regardless of race, age, or faith! He was totally the BEST leader we have ever had! RIP our Beloved hero and leader! You will be very sadly missed for generations to come! We love u alwayS!
Ek wil my mee gevoel aan die mandela famielie dink aan julle deur die hartseer tyd!onthou God het n doel met als al verstaan ons nie altyd nie!Maar troos julle daaraan Mandela is op rustige plek en wonderlike plek wat hy nie sal verruil vir niks nie! Hy het nou rus en vrede en niks mee pyn en seer nie!Sterke aan julle almal dink aan julle!Hou God in julle harte hy sal vir julle vrede gee en al die krag wat julle as famielie nodig het!STERKTE…
Al my mee gevoel aan die madela familie dink aan julle deur die hartseer tyd!Slaan julle hande op na die Here hy sal julle al die krag en vrede gee!Troos julle daaraan hy het niks meer pyn nie hy rus nou in wonderlike plek wat hy vir niks sal verruil nie!Sterte aan julle,,
When a Great Man leads , its a Good thing , his legacy will definitely live on ,He has made the Entire world Cry . He was a powerful leader and a Global icon.
R.I.P Madiba
You will live in the hearts of people forever