×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Obituary of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

Qunu, South Africa: South Africa's anti-apartheid icon was laid to rest on Sunday December 15. He died on Thursday December 5 after a recurring lung infection. Here is the verbatim obituary read by his grandson Ndaba Mandela during the funeral service held in Qunu, Eastern Cape.

It is with deep sadness that the Government has learnt of the passing of the father of South Africa’s democracy – Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in