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Celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MHHjP7XrBq0
Graca Machel bids farewell to her husband, Nelson Mandela, whose body lay in state Wednesday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria
Amid a solemn atmosphere, the body of Nelson Mandela lay in state Wednesday at an amphitheater in South Africa’s capital of Pretoria, the exact spot where he was sworn in as the country’s first black president in 1994, reconciling a land that had been torn by racial divisions for centuries.
Mandela’s coffin, draped in a South African flag, was transported by a hearse from a military hospital through the streets of Pretoria and then to the hilltop Union Buildings, the seat of South Africa’s presidency.
South Africans lined the route, many holding posters of Mandela, as the cortege traveled past the courthouse — now known as the Palace of Justice — where he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for sabotage. Mandela ultimately served 27 years before his release in 1990.
A military honor guard wearing black armbands delivered the coffin to Mandela’s grandson Mandla Mandela. It was then placed inside a protective marquee built for the occasion at the outdoor amphitheater overlooking the sprawling grounds of the Union Buildings.
Family members, government officials and foreign leaders paid their respects Wednesday morning. Mandela’s former wife Winnie wiped away tears after she passed through the marquee and walked away.
Among the mourners was F.W. de Klerk, the country’s last white president and the man who freed Mandela and then lost his job to him four years later in the country’s first democratic elections.
The amphitheater was opened to the public in the afternoon. South Africans began lining up at 5 a.m. for one last chance to see Mandela.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/12/11/250126714/as-mandela-lies-in-state-south-africa-says-goodbye
South Africa says farewell to Nelson Mandela: ‘Senzenina’
90 heads of state attended Nelson Mandela’s memorial service. So many defining moments. What did the MSM focus on? A selfie & a handshake. Just absolutely mind numbing!
WE ARE OUR OWN MEDIA, SG2.
Should have known the foolishness would vie for attention with a dead fomer President of South Africa!
/Snark
President Obama speaking in the background over a sea of umbrellas.
Ah SHYT; POWER TO THE PEOPLE! Love this pic. Gonna frame it.
Mandela’s funeral cortege proceeds through Pretoria
http://thenewage.co.za/113779-1027-53-Mandelas_funeral_cortege_proceeds_through_Pretoria
Nelson Mandela’s funeral cortege has begun its solemn journey to the seat of South African government in Pretoria, where it will lie in state for three days.
A hearse carrying the casket of the former statesman, draped in a South African flag and led by a phalanx of motorcycle outriders, rolled out of the city’s 1 Military Hospital toward Union Buildings shortly after 7:00am (0500 GMT) on Wednesday.
Along the route South Africans formed a sombre guard of honour for their iconic leader.
Scores of soldiers in fatigues and wine-red berets mixed with flag-waving civilians who came to pay their last respects.
“I never met Mandela, so this is my only chance and it’s important I pay my respects. I’m South African — I have to be here,” said 28-year-old Vaughan Motshwene.
It is a journey laden with symbolism and replete with landmarks that carry resonance in Mandela’s own life.
The procession will pass the central prison where he was jailed in 1962 for incitement and leaving the country illegally.
Another landmark is the Palace of Justice, the court where Mandela famously stood trial in 1963-64 for treason and sabotage with 10 other co-defendants.
His conviction and subsequent life sentence marked the beginning of a 27-year jail stint, from which he finally emerged in 1990 as the structure of apartheid crumbled around its white minority supporters.
Nelson Mandela’s funeral cortege
Thanks for this, SG2.
http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/mandela/2013/07/18/67-awesome-quotes-by-nelson-mandela
“Nelson Mandela set a sterling example”
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/2013/12/07/guest-essay-nelson-mandela-set-a-sterling-example/3895299/
Excerpt:
http://worldpoetry.ca/?p=7291
Excerpt from of poem by Ariadne Sawyer:
Excerpt from “Africa in Mourning (Farewell to Madiba)
Excerpt from “An Ode to Madiba”
Poem:
excerpt:
The next generation sings their thank you from the bottom of their heart and soul to Mahiba.
Excerpt from Bishop Abrahams sermon:
http://worldmethodistcouncil.org/sermon-transcript-for-mandela-memorial-service/
AMEN!
I loved the response when our beloved President stood up to speak. He looked so humble. God! I love the Obamas!
Hey Vitamin,
Did you see his smile when the South African people gave him and Michelle a thunderous applause when they came in? I love that smile. Bottom line…President Obama is just tooo fine! And that’s all!
Yes, I did notice that gorgeous. His spirit shows up in his face and makes him even more good looking. Yes indeed he is fine and dandy. I know that First Lady Michelle thinks about how cute he is all the time. What makes him even more attractive is that he is genuinely kind. He is the real deal.
https://twitter.com/MichaelSkolnik/status/410533753400725504/photo/1
Rikyrah, you did an OUTSTANDING job on the Homegoing thread. Mad props!
I agree with SG2, rikyrah….You did a FABULOUS job!
THANK YOU!
Celebrating Mandela: ‘Rainbow Nation’ sings, dances for Madiba before memorial service
Singing, Dancing at Mandela Memorial
WAY COOL!
Thank you for the photo gallery, SG2. Been gone most of the day for our holiday party.
The images of joy, celebration, respect, and love for Madiba are quite palpable.
you’re on the mark with these pics. thanks so much SG2….so much joy there today..joy and respect for Madiba.
What an outpouring of love for Mandela! And they showered Potus with love too.
Thank you, South Africa!
Thank you SouthernGirl2. Enjoyed it very much.
YVW! My pleasure.
;)
Wow!
Thank you for this beautiful post with all the the wonderful photos, SG2!
YVW! I’ll add more in a bit.
It meant a lot to be with you, SG2, in the wee cyber hours of the morning to witness together the world’s honoring of Mahiba.
I was so grateful you were here. I’m the night owl around here. Rikyrah & Ametia work full time jobs. I was so thankful to have you reporting with me and so thankful for the outstanding thread Rikyrah provided. Both Rikyrah and Ametia can work a thread post all day long!
:)
and
x2 about Ametia and rikyrah!