South Africa: Nelson Mandela Dies 'Peacefully' at Home
In a live broadcast to the nation, President Jacob Zuma announced that South Africa has "lost its greatest son". More: Nelson Mandela: His Life and Times-
South Africa: Desmond Tutu Pays Tribute to Nelson Mandela
allAfrica, 5 December 2013
Nelson Mandela is mourned by South Africans, Africans and the international community today as the leader of our generation who stood head and shoulders above his contemporaries… Read more »
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South Africa: Biography of Nelson Mandela
SAnews.gov.za, 6 December 2013
Rolihlahla Mandela was born in Mvezo, a village near Mthatha in the Transkei, on July 18, 1918, to Nonqaphi Nosekeni and Henry Mgadla Mandela. His father was the principal… Read more »
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South Africa: Mandela Hometown Burial Set for December 15
VOA, 6 December 2013
South Africa says Nelson Mandela will be buried Sunday, December 15, in his hometown of Qunu, following a state funeral. Read more »
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South Africa: Mandela Funeral in Qunu
SAPA, 6 December 2013
Former president Nelson Mandela will be laid to rest at Qunu in the Eastern Cape on December 15, President Jacob Zuma said on Friday. Read more »
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6 December 2013
Mandela Mourned Around the World
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- Agence France-Presse
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The death of Nelson Mandela triggers an unprecedented chorus of awed respect in South Africa and around the world. see more »
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5 December 2013
Mandela's legacy of hope for South Africa
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With Nelson Mandela's death, attention turns to the legacy of a man whos achievements had already passed into the history books during his lifetime. see more »
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5 December 2013
President Obama Remarks on Death of Nelson Mandela
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U.S. President Obama remarks on death of Nelson Mandela. see more »
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5 December 2013
Mandela: in their own words
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Nelson Mandela has inspired a generation of people around the world, from actors and directors to famous footballers. see more »
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5 December 2013
Nelson Mandela Dies Aged 95
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- Press Association UK
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Former South African leader Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95, the country's president, Jacob Zuma, said tonight. see more »
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Tributes are pouring in for former South African president, Nelson Mandela - the stateman described as an African political icon. More: Nelson Mandela: His Life and Times Read more »
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People and leaders from across the globe have paid tribute to Nelson Mandela, honouring the former president's death with words of respect for his life and achievements. More: ... Read more »
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The daughter of Nelson Mandela has used what some consider to be "unusual words" to describe his condition. Mandela, despite being critically ill and unstable at times, was ... Read more »
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Nelson Mandela is making a "slow but steady improvement" in hospital in Pretoria, the Presidency has said. Read more »
