“Nelson Mandela, who led the emancipation of South Africa from white minority rule and served as his country’s first black president, died at 95.” – YT
“He passed away in the company of his family at around 8:50pm on December 5, South African President Jacob Zuma announced in a statement to the nation’s people.
“The man credited with dismantling South Africa’s system of apartheid which institutionalised racism, Mandela was an international symbol of reconciliation and human rights.
“Tributes are pouring in from world leaders.In a statement from the White House podium US President Barack Obama said he was one of the millions who was inspired to public service by Mandela.” – News.com.au
