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South Africans called to celebrate Mandela’s life

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Johannesburg – South Africans have been urged to spend the next 10 days mourning the passing away of former President Nelson Mandela, but also to celebrate his life and contribution to the world.

Passing of Madiba a great loss - Davies

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Pretoria - Trade and Industry (dti) Minister Rob Davies says the passing of former President Nelson Mandela is a great loss to the world at large.

World leaders mourn Madiba

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Pretoria - Condolence messages are pouring in for the late former South African President Nelson Mandela.

S Africans pay tribute to their hero

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Johannesburg – When she heard the news about the passing of former President Nelson Mandela just before midnight, Nontobeko Zulu could not sleep - instead she sat glued to her television screen to get the latest updates on Madiba.

Madiba an international icon: Nkoana Mashabane

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Pretoria – International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana Mashabane has described the late former President Nelson Mandela as an international icon and a symbol of hope for the oppressed and marginalised people across the globe.

Tributes pour in at Vilakazi Street

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Soweto – The old house of former President Nelson Mandela on Vilakazi Street is reverberating with the sound of struggle songs from a large crowd, who have gathered to pay tribute to the late 95-year-old statesman.

Madiba made a unique contribution to SA: de Klerk

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Pretoria – Former President Nelson Mandela made a unique contribution not only to the establishment of the country’s constitutional democracy but also to the cause of national reconciliation and nation building, says Former President FW de Klerk.

Mandela served people with distinction - Mabuza

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Pretoria – Mpumalanga Premier David Mabuza has described the late former President Nelson Mandela as a man who served people of South Africa and the world with distinction.

Moseneke: Madiba was my father on Robben Island

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Johannesburg - Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke says he is saddened by the passing of the late former President Nelson Mandela, who he says was like a father to him at Robben Island.