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United Nations in South Africa mourns the passing of former president Nelson Mandela

The United Nations remembers his fight for justice and human rights, and against racism

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The United Nations in South Africa extends its deepest condolences to the family of former president Nelson Mandela, the government and the people of South Africa.

The passing of Nelson Mandela represents the loss of an extraordinary human being, leader and national treasure. His life and struggles for freedom and dignity embodied the very principles of the United Nations

The South African Tamil Federation: Condolences on the passing of Tata Madiba

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

As dawn lifted on South Africa today, the country woke up to the saddening news that Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela had passed away.

Live the legacy at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

From Sello Hatang, Chief Executive, Nelson Mandela Foundation

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release

In honouring the legacy of Tata Madiba at this time, the Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Centre of Memory is open to the public as a place of memory-sharing and reflection on the Life and Times of Nelson Mandela.

With open arms we welcome you into our home, to pay your respects and share your tributes and contributions to recognising this great Statesman.

President of the European Parliament comments on the passing of Nelson Mandela

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Commenting on the passing of Nelson Mandela, the President of the European Parliament Martin Schulz stated:

“South Africa today loses its father, the world loses a hero. I pay tribute to one of the greatest humans of our time.”

Mandela 'one of the greatest names' in Nobel history: Committee

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The Norwegian Nobel committee paid tribute Friday to Nelson Mandela, calling him “one of the greatest names in the long history of the Nobel Peace Prize”.

Pakistan's Malala hails Mandela, 'my leader'

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai, who survived being shot in the head by the Taliban to champion girls’ rights to education, paid tribute to “my leader” Nelson Mandela on Friday, following his death.

Statement from Anant Singh on the passing of Nelson Mandela

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

We have lost our father, an exceptional human being, a hero to the world. There has never been anyone quite like him and there will never be.

Arrangements for the laying to rest of former President Nelson Mandela

Issued by the Presidency

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, Press release

Compatriots and friends around the world, we meet on the second day of the passing of our beloved founding President of a free and democratic South Africa, His Excellency Nelson Mandela.

Mapungubwe Institute: Tribute to Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

Issued by Joel Netshitenzhe, Executive Director of MISTRA

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The attribute of great leadership is the ability at once to follow and to inspire. Its attendant punishment is the loss of the private self: becoming, often by default and sometimes by design, common property.

Khulumani mourns the passing of beloved Madiba

‘The great tree has fallen’

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

We will remember you and strive to embody in our lives the principles for which you stood so steadfastly.