Our great hero, one of the greatest and revered statesman, Nelson mandela dies at his Johannesburg home, aged 95. Although the news does not come as unxpected,- he has been suffering from recurring lung infection-, his loss is mourned by people around the world.
Mr Mandela is South Africa's first black president and anti-apartheid icon. He led the nation's transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison.
In a statement on South African national TV, President Jacob Zuma said he departed at peace " Our nation has lost its greatest son.". Mandela will receive full state funeral and flags will be flown at half-mast.
His body will be moved to a mortuary in Pretoria and the funeral is likely to take place next Sunday.
He lived a great life. He has made big difference to all of us. Our deep sympathy to the family.
Stay tuned for more details.
Mr Mandela is South Africa's first black president and anti-apartheid icon. He led the nation's transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison.
In a statement on South African national TV, President Jacob Zuma said he departed at peace " Our nation has lost its greatest son.". Mandela will receive full state funeral and flags will be flown at half-mast.
His body will be moved to a mortuary in Pretoria and the funeral is likely to take place next Sunday.
He lived a great life. He has made big difference to all of us. Our deep sympathy to the family.
Stay tuned for more details.
0 comments:
Post a Comment