Pages

Total Pageviews

Friday, December 5, 2014

Nelson Mandela (July 18,1918 - Dec 05,2013) First Death Anniversary

 
South Africans of all races, ages and political persuasions paused for six minutes and seven seconds this morning to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela on the first anniversary of his death.

Across the country crowds gathered to ring bells, sound sirens and blast vuvuzelas before observing several minutes silence in a touching tribute to his 67 years in public service.

It was a time to remember his struggle against white-minority rule and also to reflect upon the country's failure to capitalise on the freedom he fought for.

Veterans of the anti-apartheid struggle lay wreaths at the foot of a statue of Mr Mandela in Pretoria and crowds sang 'Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika' (God Bless Africa), the adopted national anthem.

Graca Machel (left, front), widow of Nelson Mandela, and other family members lay a wreath before the Mandela statue in Pretoria
Graca Machel (left, front), widow of Nelson Mandela, and other family members lay a wreath before the Mandela statue in Pretoria

 South African children cheer and pose beside the Nelson Mandela statue at the Union Buildings in Pretoria
South African children cheer and pose beside the Nelson Mandela statue at the Union Buildings in Pretoria earlier today 

No comments:

Post a Comment