South Africa: SA Remembers Mandela

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Flowers and messages in memory of Nelson Mandela (file photo).
5 December 2014
SAnews.gov.za (Tshwane)
By More Matshediso

Pretoria — South Africans have today observed a moment of silence in memory of the late former President of the country, Nelson Mandela, who passed away on 5 December last year.

Three minutes before 10am this morning, South Africans were urged to ring bells and sirens to remind others of the moment of silence in honour of President Mandela.

The moment of silence lasted for three minutes, from 10:00 to 10:03, for the struggle icon, who died at the age of 95 at his Houghton home in Johannesburg a year ago.

People are also encouraged to share stories of how they remember the former President on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social networks, using #RememberMandela.

This is how other people remembered Mandela on Twitter:

Patricia de Lille said: "We must honour Mandela by continuing on the path he walked before us."

Craig Willeman said: "Today Exactly 1 year ago, Heaven Gained an Angel! Gone but never forgotten! We'll always love you."

Tshidi Nchabeleng said: "Representing youngsters of SA in thanking Madiba for the freedom they so much enjoy today".

The South African government has organised the official anniversary of President Mandela's death in Pretoria, where stories of his memorable life are shared. - SAnews.gov.za

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