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Rest in Peace Tata Madiba 1918 - 2013

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Tata Madiba

1918 - 2013

 

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Tata Madiba has changed my life forever. His example of forgiving your enemy and conquer him with love is the mark of a great man. May you find peace and happiness in the ever after Tata. Our condolences to his family.

Rest in Peace Tata Madiba. Thank you for fighting for our rights so that we and our children can enjoy the freedom today. You have set a great example and will be missed.

with your unconditional love, wisdom, humility, forgiveness and compassion, you allowed us for the first time to hold our heads high and be proudly south african! You shall never be forgotten. rest in peace Tata

Bawo uMadiba, Rest in peace Tata, you truly had a long walk, now I say Rest in Peace! Your teachings will continue to inspire the masses to choose to do what is good for other fellow beings. You led us by good examples.

Indeed a soldier is lost.You were a leader of leaders,a leader of good morals and a poeople`s person.We will remember you for all the goods you did for us as a country and especially for the freedom and privilages that we as black south south africans enjoy currently.No words can best describe your personality and wisdom.May your soul rest in peace.

I am so grateful to God for the gift of this extraordinary man who united a nation and touched the world with his humility, love, integrity, courage and compassion. May we embrace his legacy and call into reality the promise that South Africa will be a light to the nations. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Kuthi usengophilayo ngokomphefumlo Tata. Ugqatso lwakho ulufezile yaye lucacile. The Bible says " Naked you came from your Mother's womb, and naked you shall go" Amen.

Have been overwhelmed with emotion today. More than I expected. You lived a full and inspiring life Madiba - your smile, sense of humour and humanity will be sorely missed. The world is dark today - but your legacy & "Madiba -ness" will continue to light our countries future. Vasbyt SA!

Tata Madiba you are trully a great man of courage and peace. We pray that the angels accept you with open arms. We are sadened by you leaving us but we let you go with pride and a wish in our hearts that we can inspire and touch others as much as you have. You make us proud to be South Africans and we will hold on to that with all we have.

Rest in peace Tata Madiba. Your lessons, wisdom, ideals and values will live on, and South Africa, nay, the world will be better for it. I am proud to be South African, proud of my leader Madiba and I shall miss you dearly.

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