Tribute to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

JOBURG SOUTH – ANC Mzala Branch would like to take this opportunity to bid farewell to one of Africa’s Greatest son’s and also thank the Mandela family for sharing with us such a wonderful gift.

As we bid farewell to this tower, teacher and inspirer to the world we will cherish what he believed in “truth and reconciliation”. While facing the death penalty in what became known as the Rivonia Trial in he was never bitter in his own words to the court from the Dock’ on 20 April 1964:

“I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die.”

When Revolutionary songs are sang about the beautiful Angola, Beautiful Cuba we will sing LONG LIVE NELSON MANDELA, we shall never forget you, LONG LIVE NELSON MANDELA.

Cde Nelson Mandela like Che Guevara fought for freedom and against all forms of oppression in their countries and globally, brave and courageous soldier, patriot and internationalist who were true revolutionary guided by great feelings of love for their people, an outstanding feature of all genuine people’s revolutionaries.

When Nelson Mandela was called by his people: “Nelson Mandela! Sabela uya bizwa! Uyabizwa! Ama Gerila! Sabela uya bizwa! Uyabizwa!” he responded.

Thank you for dedicating your life so that many lives may live – in freedom, in justice, fairness and in love. We salute and honor you for the contributions, sacrifices and your selflessness to the liberation of our country and the people of South Africa. South Africa is a better place a better country because of your collective leadership.

Your legacy will remain enshrined in the memory of all the people of the world and for everyone to try and emulate to create a better world. To the Family please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

While we are mourning the loss of our leader, our comrade, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. Oliver Tambo, Govin Mbeki, Walter Sisulu, Wilton Mkwayi, Chris Hani and all other leaders of our struggle.

Hamba kahle Madiba. Rest in peace, Comrade President, Isithwalandwe-Seaparankwe, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

Mzala branch executive committee