General News Nelson Mandela Dies at 95

R.I.P. Nelson Mandela

A true legend died today.

R.I.P. 1918-2013

 

He was responsible for the end of one of the most vile regimes in human history. At least he had a peaceful end I guess, and 95 is a good age. He did do a lot for Human Rights regardless, SA went from one of the most authoritarian states in Africa (Black people weren't even allowed citizenship during apartheid) to one of the most liberal (SA is one of the few African States to actually have a concept of LGBT rights, compared to the likes of Uganda or Zimbabwe)

South Africa still has a way to go though, some of my relatives are from there and Johannesburg is one of the most dangerous cities on the planet.

 

We lost a very great man today. A human rights activist in the truest sense of the word. He was one of the most influential people in the world, overthrowing the practice of Apartheid. I'm very saddened to see him pass, but he had been suffering for the last few years now, especially recently.

We will surely miss you Mr. Mandela.

 

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I knew it would happen soon, but I'm still sad that he's gone. His story is amazing.

We studied him heavily in class when we covered the book Cry the Beloved Country.

 

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Its stupid, but I don't feel as though my words can accurately convey my sentiments here. He was a great person.

 

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Amazing person! Its difficult to put in words this legendary personality! m(_ _)m <respect>

 

An amazing person.

It makes me a sad/angry, thinking back to how Ronald Reagan supported the Apartheid government, along with Thatcher. They were petty, small, mean people compared to Mandela.

 

I am pleased he went peacefully, he has been suffering for a while and 95 is a great age.

 

He's one of the most influential people of the 20th century, pivotal in the human rights movement, and that is a gross understatement. Something everyone here can most definitely appreciate.

He will definitely be missed.

 

Not exactly as blunt as that, more wilful ignorance

How Margaret Thatcher helped end apartheid

 

An absolute legend. I'm glad he's no longer suffering but I'm still so sad that he's gone. R.I.P Nelson Mandela.

 

I remember learning about Mandela when I was a little child, though he was taught to us like Apartheid and racism was a far-off problem on the other side of the world. One of the greats against this global phenomena, he got to see so much in his long life.

 

I just heard the news...

Nelson Mandela, RIP. Honestly, I don't know what to say. The man was a legend in his own right.

 

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

We are poorer for having lost him, and richer for having him. The prime example of one man having the potential to make a world-changing impact.

Rest in peace.

 

A rather beautiful quote from Seamus Heaney that someone I know felt was relevant to Nelson Mandela's influence. I tend to agree.

"History says, don't hope...
But then, once in a lifetime
The longed-for tidal wave
Of justice can rise up,
And hope and history rhyme."

 

“Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice. Like Slavery and Apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Sometimes it falls on a generation to be great. YOU can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.”

My favourite quote from him. He was a great human being.

 

Nelson Mandela was an exemplar for the best that humanity can achieve, his most significant quality was courage, his most significant achievements were justice, mercy and peace with reconciliation in South Africa.

RIP Nelson Mandela. As President Obama said today, you no longer belong to us, but to the ages.

 

A great man dies. RIP, Nelson Mandela. Your impact on the world will not be forgotten.