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Minutes after the Courier posted the news that Nelson Mandela had passed away peacefully in his Houghton home, shortly before 9pm, readers started posting their condolences and tributes to the Statesmen.Some of these read as:
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Russell Wesley Van Groeningen: The ONLY democratic president has passed. He has shown the world that forgiving can heal a nation. Rest in peace TATA Madiba. Hamba Kahle BabaYolanda Fynn Johnson: A true icon, a legend. Rip tata Nelson u will never be forgotten.wish our future leaders could lead by your example
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Mampho Moloi: Fighting even in his last days. Rest in Peace Tata.Tammana Rheeder South Africans have lost the rainbow of our nation! R.I.P. Tata u will be dearly missed.John du Plessis What an amazing Statesman he was!! Condolences to his family!!Sarel Maree We all will see you again in Heaven.RIP.
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This morning South African flags were at half mast outside the Magistrate’s Court, Police Station and Royal Country Inn.Keep watch for updates and more messages from local leaders. -
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