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Rest in Peace Tata Madiba 1918 - 2013

Rus in Vrede

Tata Madiba

1918 - 2013

 

Tribute Messages

tribute messages

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Our nation - and the world - is united in honouring you for a truly unique legacy. Your words and deeds will continue to inspire millions of people all over the world for many years to come. Thank you especially for your exceptional contribution in building a new nation in South Africa - may your dream for the new South Africa come true in the years to come.

Touched by your wisdom, compassion, humality and your legacy will forever live on in our lives. R.I.P Tata Nelson Mandela you will always be remembered!

THANK YOU FOR BRINGING PEACE TO SOUTH AFRICA. YOU WILL BE MISSED!

Thank you for the sacrifices you made for everyone, your bravery, your honour, your strong beliefs that you never lost sight of. In life and in death you are an inspiration which will never be forgotten and your legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all South Africans for evermore. Salute Madiba, our FREEDOM LEADER!

it is so difficult to quantify a signifacant message. Tata you influenced my life in so many positive ways, and i hope to emulate you in the many decisions and choices i make going forward.Hamba Kahle , our Hero !

I awoke this morning to learn that Nelson Mandela has passed away. He was a hero to me for more than 40 years and a major contributor to my value structure. I hope his heritage will be a peaceful and prosperous South Africa.

Mr Mandela, Your life is one that has inspired me and I hope that I can conduct myself in a way that you would be proud. Thank you for everything that you have done for South Africa, Africa and the World and I that you are having a blast in heaven.

There are only a handful of people who come into your world, and touch your life in a dramatic fashion. Some of the people we meet are just flickers of light during a long life, while others are consistent glows for years. For all of us, Madiba was that consistent glow. Not one of the greatest, but The Greatest ever in our lifetime. You have achieved the greatest ever - to unite the world in life and in death - R.I.P TATA.

I feel Honoured and Privileged to have see the Release and Passing of this Enormous Being of a Man. You have left this earth but your work still remains within my heart thus giving me the will and daily strength to do my part as a South African citizen to contribute to our Social Struggle. I thank you for the Wise Words and encouragement that no matter how difficult things may seem "there is and will always be light at the end of the tunnel". Farewell for Now Tata Madiba...

I was in London when the news of Madiba's passing broke and went to South Africa House where a crowd was gathering late in the evening. The last few days in the UK have again demonstrated the global respect for an inspirational man. On this day of prayer all our thoughts are with our South African friends and colleagues. Amandla!

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