We braved the rain, we braved the scorching sun, we braved the long queues,
we braved it all to pay our respects to the father of our nation, Nelson Madiba Mandela. We celebrated his life, we mourned his death, we all bid farewell in the most dignified way. We are saddened that you have left us, but you can now rest in the peace you gave us.
When our icon passed on, this is how South Africa reacted – PICTURES
We braved the rain, we braved the scorching sun, we braved the long queues, we braved it all to pay our respects to the father of our nation, Nelson Madiba Mandela. We celebrated his life, we mourned his death, we all bid farewell in the most dignified way. We are saddened that you have left us, but you can now rest in the peace you gave us.