Econintersect: The world paused just before 5 pm Thursday 05 December 2013 (New York time) to remember one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century. It was announced at that time that Nelson Mandela died in South Africa at the age of 95.
Here is the brief announcement from the Nelson Mandela Center of Memory, Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and The Mandela Rhodes Foundation:
It is with the deepest regret that we have learned of the passing of our founder, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela – Madiba. The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa will shortly make further official announcements.
We want to express our sadness at this time. No words can adequately describe this enormous loss to our nation and to the world.
We give thanks for his life, his leadership, his devotion to humanity and humanitarian causes. We salute our friend, colleague and comrade and thank him for his sacrifices for our freedom. The three charitable organisations that he created dedicate ourselves to continue promoting his extraordinary legacy.
Hamba Kahle Madiba
Posted by John Lounsbury
