MANDELA is DEAD

South African Government has announced the death of Nelson Mandela. South African president Jacob Zuma announced that the former president and anti-apartheid revolutionary passed away peacefully in the company of his family in his home in Johannesburg around 8:50pm thursday evening Dec. 5th. He was 95 years old.
Nelson Mandela, the revered statesman who emerged from prison after 27 years to lead South Africa out of decades of apartheid, has died. 
“He is now resting. He is now at peace,” South African President Jacob Zuma, announced late on Thursday
His death marks the final chapter in a life that changed South Africa forever.

President Jacob Zuma said flags will be flown at half-mast across South Africa immediately with a state burial to follow. The UK government have also announced that flags will be flown at half-mast in the UK. What a man! May his soul rest in peace, amen.Madiba!