Friday, 6 December 2013 - 03:33
Mandela dead at 95; Rutte Reacts
Nelson Mandela passed away in South Africa, on December 5th at the age of 95. His death was announced by President Zuma at 22:43. He died an hour earlier. In an initial response, Prime Minister Rutte calls the death of Mandela a time to observe a moment of silence." Nelson Mandela was a unique man with an unprecedented charisma and a great moral authority . Even after 27 years on Robben Island he continued to believe in humanity. In his new South Africa there was a place for everyone. "
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South Africa The Good News
Wikipedia.org Rutte called Mandela a conciliator who, with his generosity and wisdom, made the difference for his country and inspired the world. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Timmermans, believes that the impressive legacy will continue to inspire countless generations. The deceased former president was a rare great mind, according to Timmermans. "How else to explain that a man who was imprisoned for decades because he believed in freedom and equality, a man who suffered endless humiliations, would, once again freed, seek reconciliation with his former oppressor without bitterness or rancor." Prime Minister Rutte has sent a letter to President Zuma of South Africa offering condolences with the loss.
South Africa The Good News
Wikipedia.org Rutte called Mandela a conciliator who, with his generosity and wisdom, made the difference for his country and inspired the world. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Timmermans, believes that the impressive legacy will continue to inspire countless generations. The deceased former president was a rare great mind, according to Timmermans. "How else to explain that a man who was imprisoned for decades because he believed in freedom and equality, a man who suffered endless humiliations, would, once again freed, seek reconciliation with his former oppressor without bitterness or rancor." Prime Minister Rutte has sent a letter to President Zuma of South Africa offering condolences with the loss.
