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Volume 04, 10 December 2013, Week 50
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Celebrating Tata together as a nation
THE LOVE FOR MADIBA: Fourth Street in Houghton on Friday morning after South Africa learned of the death of Nelson Mandela. *Photo taken by Chantal Thurlby.
Laurelle Williams laurelle@tametimes.co.za Fourth Street in Houghton was packed on Friday morning 6 December, with South Africans and foreigners alike paying their respects and tributes to former president Nelson Mandela. The former statesman(95) passed away on 5 December around 20:50 in his Houghton home. It was reported that he was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. tame TIMES went to Fourth Street to capture history in the making on Friday. Monica Supra, Alberton editor said she really felt proud to be a part of it and that it was a beautiful experience. “We all came together to celebrate his life,” Supra said. The Presidency declared this past Sunday, 8 December a national day of prayer and reflection. President Jacob Zuma called upon all South Africans to gather in halls, churches, mosques, temples, synagogues and in their homes for prayer services and meditation, reflecting on the life of Madiba and his contribution to our country and the world. The main activities of the national week of mourning are as follows: The official memorial service will be held on 10
December at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. From 11 to 13 December, the remains of our beloved Madiba will lie at the seat of government, the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where he served as the first President of this young democracy. During these days, official memorial services will also be held in all provinces and regions. Details of the memorial services will be published on www. mandela.gov.za. An official state funeral will be held and former president Nelson Mandela will be buried at Qunu in the Eastern Cape on 15 December. Jacob Zuma thanked all South Africans for the dignity, respect and the support that has been provided to the Mandela family, from the period of Madiba’s illness to his eventual passing. tame TIMES staff lit candles and wrote personal messages to Madiba in honour of him at the tame TIMES office on Michelle Avenue, Randhart on Friday. tame TIMES’ prayers are with the Mandela family during this sad time as well as the citizens of South Africa. Let’s stand together and carry on the legacy Mandela has left. Rest in Peace our beloved Tata.