South Africa mourns the loss of an icon.

[fugglefeet]

At around 08:50pm yesterday evening, Pres. Jacob Zuma announced to the world, the passing of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela at the age of 95.

http://ewn.co.za/2013/12/06/Nelson-Mandela-has-died

http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/05/world/africa/nelson-mandela-dies/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25249520

We the Mackay family extend our condolences to the Mandela family who have lost a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We extend it to include a country who have lost a leader, inspiration and a father to the nation.

Darryl

[dasilvarsa]

Nelson Mandela has been on TV the whole day.

Mr Mandela I wish that you Rest In Peace and that the time leading up to your death was not too Difficult.

I also wish to give my condolences to the Families of all those other innocent victims that died In, and as a result of the Armed Struggle.

To the Forum Members I wish you a Merry Xmas and a Prosperous New Year.