Nelson Rolihlahla Madiba Mandela Is No More: Our Father, Our Leader- My President

A humble man, a great leader, a icon and a hero.  Shortly after celebrating my birthday, Nelson Mandela passed on.  Madiba passed away at 8.50pm [20.50] on Thursday, 05 December.  Nelson Mandela died peacefully at his Houghton home, Johannesburg.  Family were at his bedside when he died.  The father of the nation has passed away at the age 95.

                                                                Madiba 1918-2013

''A Long Walk to Freedom'' Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on 18 July 1918 in the small village of Mvezo, in the district of Qunu near Umtata, Transkei [now known as Eastern Cape].  Mandela became involved in politics while a student at Fort Hare University after he met Oliver Tambo [ANC stalwarts], who became his long-life friend.  In May 10, 1994, Mandela became the first democratically elected president of South Africa.  He spent 27 years in prison before becoming first African president in South Africa. He was released from prison in February 11, 1990.  Madiba retired from public life age 85 in 2004.  He stepped down as president in March 26,1999 and his last public appearance was at the world cup in 2010.  He was often called by his clan name 'Madiba'.  Madiba's family overwhelmed by global support


Memorial service will be held at Johannesburg stadium on December 10 .  Funeral will be on Sunday 15, December 2013 in Qunu.  
Chant: Long Live Mandela, Long Live Mandela! Our Beloved Leader, condolences and sympathy to the family- RIP You will be solemnly missed

By Nelly Portia