Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Nelson Mandela’s Burial Date & Funeral Details Released | See Details Here


The burial details of the late South African President,
Nelson Mandela has been announced.Jacob Zuma, the current President of South Africa has
declared 10 days of national mourning.
Sunday, 8th December 2013 is the National Day of prayer and reflection for the late icon. He has
asked people of different beliefs to gather in their
various places of worship to pray for the departed
hero, his family and the nation.
Nelson Mandela’s Memorial Service
On Tuesday, the 10th of December, Nelson Mandela’s
memorial service will be held at the FNB Stadium,
near Soweto.
Lying In State
From 11th to 13th December, his remains would lie
in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where he
was inaugurated as the first President of the
democratic South Africa in 1994.
Nelson Mandela’s burial
Madiba will be laid to rest in his home town of Qunu
in the Eastern Cape on Sunday, the 15th of
December.
The former President who is fondly called “Tata” –
The father of Nations died at his home in
Johannesburg, South Africa at exactly 11:50pm on
Thursday 5th December 2013 at the age of 95.
Nelson Mandela is survived by his former wife Winnie
Madikizela Mandela, his spouse Graca Machel, his
three daughters – Makaziwe, Zenani, Zindzi and
many grandchildren and great grand children.
May his soul rest in perfect peace (Amen)
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Posted By – Ojelabi Oluwatobiloba

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