Province mourns loss of ‘epitome of humanity’
The provincial government says Madiba was one the finest leaders the ANC and Africa has ever produced.
NELSPRUIT – The provincial government this afternoon said there is no grave big enough to bury the African elephant that was former ANC leader Mr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.
Mr Mandala Masuku, MEC of finance, read the provincial government’s message of condolences on the passing of former president. He handled the formalities at the press briefing following a cabinet meeting on behalf of the premier, Mr David Mabuza, who is out of town.
The briefing started late, after 15:00 and the statement started off with, “As you all may have heard” about Madiba’s passing.
The statement went on to sing Madiba’s praises. “His mortal material may have given up, but he will live with us in our memory.
“As people of Mpumalanga and the entire country we are indeed saddened but we are celebrating his contribution and that of other fellow comrades of his generation.
“He is one of the finest leaders the ANC and Africa has ever produced. He will surely be missed but lives on as long as we live.”
