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Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke says he is saddened by the passing of former President Nelson Mandela, who he says was like a father to him on Robben Island. Speaking to journalists shortly after arriving at Mandela's home in Houghton, Johannesburg, on Friday morning, Moseneke said when he was imprisoned on Robben Island at the age of 15, the former statesman was a father figure to him. "I am very sad. You know that I grew up under tata on Robben Island. He was like a father there … [Read more...] about Dikgang Moseneke: Madiba was my father on Robben Island

People from across the country, neighbours and children continue to arrive at the corner of 4th and 12th Avenue in Houghton, Johannesburg the home of late former President Nelson Mandela this morning. There are mixed emotions as candles burn on the lawn and people pay their last respects. Some people are sobbing and mourning the loss of the struggle icon, while others are celebrating the outstanding life of the man. Crowds began gathering last night as news of his departure spread. Some … [Read more...] about Masses continue to descend on Houghton home

The Eastern Province Cricket Board joins the entire nation in paying tribute to the late former State President Dr Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela was an icon and a beacon of hope to all the people of South Africa. "He stood firm against the injustice of racial oppression and most importantly he taught us that irrespective of our differences we must learn to forgive, to reconcile even if we differ in ideologies" said the President of Eastern Province Cricket Dr Malcolm Figg. According to … [Read more...] about EP Cricket Board on the Passing of Nelson Mandela

When I first learned about the passing of Nelson Mandela it felt a bit surreal, I mean let's face it, he is right up there there with people like Ghandi and Martin Luther King. Mandela has earned his spot in the hall of legends, he is one of a handful of people that that has influenced the landscape of humanity in so many ways. He has been a source of inspiration to so many people on so many levels and will never be forgotten. Here are 11 truly inspiring moments captured and forever edged … [Read more...] about A personal tribute to Nelson Mandela

It is with great sadness that we have awakened to the news of the passing of the iconic Nelson Mandela. Cricket Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd and the Chevrolet Warriors will today remember the life of a man who can only be described as a Legend. Our condolences go to his family, and with the rest of the country we will mourn the loss of a great leader, humanitarian and father of our nation. He has played a part in all our lives and if not for him our sporting history would be very different. … [Read more...] about A momentous innings comes to an end

Former President Nelson Mandela's two youngest daughters are expected back in the country today after attending the Royal Premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom in London last night. They received the news of their father's passing during the screening and immediately left the cinema. South Africa's first democratically elected President passed away last night at 8.50pm. Mandela spent almost three months in hospital this year after being admitted to the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital in … [Read more...] about Madiba’s youngest daughters return from London

The South African National Aids Council (SANAC) and the Civil Society Forum have joined the rest of the world in paying tribute to former President Nelson Mandela, saying the HIV community will sorely miss his cherished role in the response to addressing the epidemic. SANAC CEO Dr Fareed Abdullah said Mandela's selflessness and dedication was the kind of force that South Africa - a country where some 6 million people or more than 10% of the population are living with HIV - needed to break the … [Read more...] about SANAC praise Mandela for his contribution to fight against Aids

Anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada and Proudly South African have joined the throngs of people mourning the passing of former President Nelson Mandela. 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. Kathrada and Madiba affectionately called each other Madala (old man). He recalled the first time he met Mandela in the 1940s at a special meeting. The two had known each … [Read more...] about Ahmed Kathrada and Proudly SA pay tribute to Madiba

Zelda la Grange, Mandela's former private secretary, said the late former President inspired people to forgive, reconcile, care, be selfless, tolerant, and maintain dignity no matter what the circumstances. "I can attest to each of these because these are the ways in which he changed my life over the past 19 years. I am blessed and honoured by the privilege to have had the opportunity to serve him. "As we grieve the departure of Madiba, I am slowly coming to terms with the fact that I … [Read more...] about Tribute from Mandela’s former private secretary

South African Football Association (Safa) President Danny Jordaan has added his voice to the global chorus of condolences to the family of former South African President Nelson Mandela. "The association, on behalf of the football community in the country, wants to send its most heartfelt condolences to the family of Madiba. "The football community will fondly remember everything that is good about this proud hero of our struggle against everything that divided this nation," he said. In … [Read more...] about Danny Jordaan’s Tribute to Madiba

Former President Thabo Mbeki says the passing of world icon Nelson Mandela signals the end of an historic era characterised by the heroic deeds of his generation. "President Mandela and his generation discovered the mission of their generation. They were at all times faithful to it, as a result of which they fulfilled it," said Mbeki in a statement. He said Mandela's departure "demands of those of us who remain, South Africans and all Africans on the rest of our continent, that we commit … [Read more...] about Mbeki pays tribute to Madiba

Former President Nelson Mandela's body has been taken to 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria. South Africa's first democratically elected President passed away last night at 8.50pm. Mandela spent almost three months in hospital this year after being admitted to the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital in June with a recurring lung infection. He was discharged in September and was receiving home-based medical care. President Jacob Zuma late on Thursday night announced Madiba's passing from the … [Read more...] about Madiba’s body moved to 1 Military Hospital

Local marine photographer Rainer Schimpf and renowned painter and video Artist Alison Williams from Port Elizabeth, recently joined forces to create a new face of Nelson Mandela who passed away at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg at 8:50 pm on Thursday 5 December 2013. Using marine images taken in and around the Eastern Cape and Algoa Bay, Schimpf and Williams assembled the "Face of the Nation" using more that 10000 individual pictures to create the image of Nelson Rolihlala Mandela's … [Read more...] about An Extraordinary Graphic Tribute to Nelson Mandela