#RIPNelsonMandela

Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has described the late former President Nelson Mandela as a man who served the people of South Africa and the world with distinction. He said Mandela was one of the finest leaders the ANC and Africa has ever produced. President Jacob Zuma late on Thursday night announced Madiba's passing from the Union Buildings. He said Mandela had passed on peacefully in the company of his family. "We have indeed lost a colossus, an epitome of humanity, equality, … [Read more...] about Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza says Mandela served people with distinction

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane has described the late former President Nelson Mandela as an international icon and a symbol of hope for the oppressed and marginalised people across the globe. President Jacob Zuma late on Thursday night announced Madiba's passing from the Union Buildings. He said Mandela had passed on peacefully in the company of his family. Joining South Africans and millions of people from around the world in mourning the death of … [Read more...] about Madiba an international icon: Nkoana Mashabane

Former President Nelson Mandela made a unique contribution not only to the establishment of the country's constitutional democracy but also to the cause of national reconciliation and nation building, says Former President FW de Klerk. De Klerk joined world leaders on Friday in sending messages of condolence to the Mandela family. "It was with the greatest sadness that I have learned of the death of Nelson Mandela. South Africa has lost one of its founding fathers and one of its greatest … [Read more...] about FW de Klerk says Madiba made a unique contribution to SA

I write to commiserate with you, the Government and people of South Africa and the family of Dr. Nelson Mandela on the death of one of the greatest sons of Africa. Although it has come at the advanced age of 95, Madiba’s death will create a huge vacuum that will be difficult to fill in our continent. He will be sorely missed by all who cherish love, peace and freedom the world over and will be eternally honoured for his immense contribution to the dismantling of the apartheid policy, one of … [Read more...] about President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan

He was a unique political figure at a unique moment in history. Through his leadership, he guided the world into a new era of politics in which black and white, developing and developed, north and south, despite all the huge differences in wealth and opportunity, stood for the first time together on equal terms. Through his dignity, grace and the quality of his forgiveness, he made racism everywhere not just immoral but stupid; something not only to be disagreed with, but to be despised. In … [Read more...] about Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair

Mr Mandela's imprint would be everlasting. My heart weighs heavy," said Mr Jackson, who has been in the UK this week and spoke to students in Cambridge on Monday. "The imprint he left on our world is everlasting. … [Read more...] about American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson

We have entered a period of mourning, as we take leave of our beloved leader and former State President, Dr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. We are extremely proud that our region has produced a man of the calibre and vision of Madiba, who became a towering figure and world icon, inspiring millions to follow his example of humility, compassion and forgiveness. We recall his exceptional leadership when he and other liberation leaders steered us through tumultuous times in our history when we fought for … [Read more...] about Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Benson Fihla pays tribute to Dr Nelson Mandela

I have seen this magnificent image of Nelson Mandela up close and it truly is iconic. Created by Port Elizabeth artist, Don Bell, it is a gigantic 1900 x 1300 centimetres in size and depicts Madiba with his famous paisley shirt. Background elements depict the early Khoi San & Xhosa heritage of the indigenous people of the Eastern Cape, Nelson's birthplace. In addition there are the mountain ranges, indigenous Aloe plant, rock paintings, young warrior initiation and the cultural … [Read more...] about Madiba’s Freedom Smile

The President, Board, CEO and staff of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber mourn with the nation of South Africa at the passing of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. We convey our deepest sympathy and condolences to his widow, Graça Machel, the Mandela family, and indeed, to all South Africans. It is through our actions that we should now celebrate his life. We honour the man who has touched many lives as South Africa's first democratically-elected president, an icon of peace, a leader of … [Read more...] about Organised business mourns the passing of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

Free State Premier Ace Magashule has described former President Nelson Mandela as someone who touched his life in the most profound way. He said in a statement on Friday that he was deeply saddened by the passing on of the iconic revolutionary. Mandela passed away at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg on Thursday evening at the age of 95. "This founding father of the democratic South Africa was just more than a comrade to me. He taught us to be humble and humane in the quest of building … [Read more...] about Free State mourns Madiba

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed deep grief over the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday at the age of 95. In a message of condolence to South African President Jacob Zuma, Xi also extended his sincere sympathies and those of the Chinese government and people to Mandela's family. Lauding Mandela as "a world-renowned statesman", Xi noted that Mandela led the South African people through arduous struggles to the anti-apartheid … [Read more...] about Chinese President Xi Jinping mourns world-renowned statesman Mandela

Messages of support continue to pour in on Friday morning as news of former President Nelson Mandela's passing spreads. The chairperson of the African Union Commission, Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, expressed her grief on the passing of the world icon and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She said Madiba, as he was fondly known, "symbolises the spirit of Pan Africanism and solidarity in the struggles of humanity against apartheid, oppression and colonialism and for self-determination, peace and … [Read more...] about AU reacts to Madiba’s passing

At 11am this morning, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) paused trade to mark the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. In a statement, the JSE said it was saddened by Mandela's passing and that the pausing of all JSE markets trading was a sign of "deep respect" for Mandela. President Jacob Zuma announced Madiba's passing in a televised address on Thursday night. Mandela spent almost three months in hospital this year after being admitted to the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital in … [Read more...] about JSE pauses trading for 5 minutes to honour Mandela

Few people could convey the aspirations, fears and hopes of South Africans as former President Nelson Mandela could, the Banking Association of South Africa said on Friday. "It is rarely given to a people that they should produce a single person who epitomises their hopes and expresses their common resolve as Nelson Mandela did. In simple language he could convey the aspirations of all South Africans in their magnificent variety; explain their fears and prejudices and sense the feelings of … [Read more...] about Banking Association of South Africa mourns passing of Mandela

State-owned entities - ports and rail operator Transnet and telecommunications company Telkom - on Friday conveyed their condolences on the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. "It is a devastatingly sorrowful day for South Africans – and indeed for all people around the world. We have lost a great leader and humanitarian who inspired us and gave hope to millions," said Transnet group chief executive Brian Molefe in his reaction to his death. Mandela passed away on Thursday night at … [Read more...] about Telkom and Transnet pay tribute to Mandela