Midrand remembers Mandela
MIDRAND- Midrand Reporter's BBM contacts shared their fondest memories of the late Nelson Mandela and celebrated the life of the South African icon.
Don B said, “This morning our country wakes up to the devastating news that Nelson Mndela is no longer with us. Our great hero Nelson Mandela has passed away. Let’s remember to live for what he strived for. RIP The Great One, Madiba.”
Azmyrhlynn said he would remember Mandela’s passion for children while )o( Setheroo said, “For me, it is his smile and the Madiba shuffle. He was an amazing person.”
The General remembers when Mandela became President. Matthew remembers doing a school project on Mandela.
King Watu recalled a passage from Long Walk to Freedom, which reads, “We were promptly acquitted, and I saw at firsthand that justice was not at all blind,” and “a man is not a man until he has a house of his own.”
Rest in Peace Tata said, “May his soul rest in peace Tata Madiba. We will always remember him. He was so special to us.”
Syphor said he hoped the Father of the Nation may rest in peace.
Jemok said, “He’s really done his part. God only takes the best.”
Albert Buti said, “We indeed lost a great leader. SA is changed ’cause of him, we don’t have to mourn but to celebrate his life. May his soul rest in peace.
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