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Leave a tribute for Madiba in your home language

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The SABC, Telkom and the Nelson Mandela Foundation have launched a phone-in service inviting members of the public to leave messages of tribute / condolences for Madiba in their home languages.

Security Council press statement on tribute to Nelson Mandela

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

The Members of the Security Council are profoundly saddened to hear of the death of President Nelson Mandela. He was an inspirational leader who transformed the lives of millions of people around the world.

Statement by Zelda la Grange on the passing of Nelson Mandela

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

My sincere condolences to Mrs Graça Machel (Mum), Maki, Zeni, Zindzi, Josina, Malenga and the entire Mandela family as well as everyone who feels a sense of loss this morning.

Secretary-General's statement on the passing of Nelson Mandela

6 December 2013 | Category: Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory

NEW YORK – Nelson Mandela was a singular figure on the global stage – a man of quiet dignity and towering achievement, a giant for justice and a down-to-earth human inspiration. 

I am profoundly saddened by his passing. On behalf of the United Nations, I extend my deepest condolences to the people of South Africa and especially to Nelson Mandela’s family and loved ones.

Dalai Lama says [he] will miss 'dear friend' Nelson Mandela

6 December 2013 |

The Dalai Lama said Friday in a letter sent to the family of Nelson Mandela that he would miss a “dear friend” who he hailed as “a man of courage, principle and unquestionable integrity”.

Mandela taught us we could change the world: Suu Kyi

6 December 2013 |

Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday paid tribute to Nelson Mandela as a “great human being” who inspired others to change the world.

Obama calls South Africa's Zuma with condolences

6 December 2013 |

US President Barack Obama telephoned his South African counterpart Jacob Zuma to express his condolences on the death of Nelson Mandela, the White House said.

Media accreditation arrangements for the State Funeral of President Nelson Mandela: issued by Government Communication and Information System

6 December 2013 |

Following President Jacob Zuma’s official announcement of the passing away of former President Nelson Mandela, the Government of the Republic of South Africa would like to announce the following media arrangements.

In Honour of Tata Madiba

6 December 2013 |

From: Professor Njabulo Ndebele, Chairman of the Nelson Mandela Foundation

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” - Nelson Mandela

Tribute to Nelson Mandela from Ahmed Kathrada

6 December 2013 |

Distributed by the Nelson Mandela Foundation on behalf of Mr Ahmed Kathrada

Madala, as you light-heartedly started calling me some years ago, it both grieves me and inspires me to write this to you now, with the hour of your death still a fresh wound in our peoples’ hearts.