We mourn the passing of one of Life's greatest men - Nelson Mandela, so fondly known here as Madiba. I doubt if there's a single soul in this land who doesn't love him and respect everything that he was and everything that he stood for.
We understand that his time is due, that he endured for perhaps longer than we could have hoped for and that he probably deserves the rest and peace after a life so wonderfully lived; but we still feel the pain and loss of his passing. He's one of those rare people that we would have wanted to keep with us forever.
It's such a pity, though, that so many people pay him lip service instead of emulating him and living according to his values - according to the example he set. We've had this wonderful, living icon, living amongst us - we need to emulate him, not just sing his praises.
Farewell, our Father, our loss is Heaven's gain. You may have passed on, but this land will never again be without your presence. Wherever there is love and compassion for the people, you will be there.
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