Nelson Mandela dies at 95
The South African government has announced the death of Nelson Mandela. South African president Jacob Zuma announced that the former president and anti-apartheid revolutionary passed away peacefully in the company of his family in his home in Johannesburg around 8:50 this evening Dec. 5th. He was 95 years old.
Mandela’s was admitted to hospital with a lung infection nearly five months. Three months ago, he was allowed to return home three months ago, but South Africa’s first black president was not able to move from a bedroom described as being a ‘virtual 24 hour intensive care unit’ and has needed a ventilator to breath.
President Jacob Zuma said flags will be flown at half-mast across South Africa immediately with a state burial to follow. The UK government have also announced that flags will be flown at half-mast in the UK.
His death marks the final chapter in a life that changed South Africa forever.
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