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United Democratic Movement leader and close friend of the Mandela family, Bantu Holomisa says the issue of traditions and other related matters were discussed with the government by the Mandela family.

Dr Nokuzola Mndende says a traditional ritual for Mandela is very important. She says if it is not done that will cause problems in the family.

Director at the Institute for Healing of Memories, Michael Lapsley, says it's time for South Africans to do some introspection.

A tribute to tata Nelson Mandela from five-year-old Oratilwe Segodi from Nelspruit Mpumalanga. Submitted by Smangele Segodi

Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane says children are likely to be stop from viewing former president Nelson Mandela at Union Buildings were public viewing is currently underway.

Deputy Minister for Women, Children and Persons with Disability Minister, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu says it is wrong to refer to the interpreter who took the stage during former president, Nelson Mandela’s memorial service as fake.

Former DG in the Presidency and Cabinet Secretary Reverand Frank Chikane says the viewing of Madiba’s remains at the Union Building is an extraordinary moment.

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Members of the public speak about their experience as they went to view Madiba's remains at the Union Buildings.

Siyabonga Luvuno a young and talented 24 year old from Volksrust in Mpumalanga, he says his aim is to empower the youth and to reduce unemployment in his community, with a passion for music.

Dr Brigalia Bam pays tribute to Madiba

Dr Albertina Luthuli says former president Nelson Mandela reminds of Chief Albert Luthuli.

Independent policy and political analyst, Professor Somadoda Fikeni has described former President Nelson Mandela as a man who transcended all extraordinary obstacles in life.

Former journalist and speaker of parliament during Madiba’s presidential term, Frene Ginwala says Madiba was a man of integrity and South Africans should follow his footsteps.

Former journalist and speaker of parliament during Madiba’s presidential term, Frene Ginwala says Madiba was a man of integrity and South Africans should follow his footsteps.

Director of the Centre for the Study of Democracy, Rhodes University and the University of Johannesburg, Professor Steven Friedman believes the legacy of Mandela is not understood very well.

The death of three giants of South African struggle dying within a decade of each other is not unusual, thats according to Psychic Life Guidance Councillor, Lisa-Maria Manjelli.

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The apartheid government fought hard to stay in power. It imposed strict media laws and extended the reach of its security forces. This resulted in further acts of violence against anti-apartheid activists and ordinary South Africans. A state of emergency governed the late 1980s. Hundreds of activists were shot dead and over 30 000 detained without trial. From prison, Nelson Mandela took the initi...

Former President FW De Klerk says Nelson Mandela deserves the image as one of the greatest people on earth during the past century.

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined other world leaders in mourning the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela.

President Jacob Zuma has expressed his gratitude to the family of former President Nelson Mandela.

Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) Sdumo Dlamini pays tribute to former president Nelson Mandela.

Anglican archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu pays tribute to former president Nelson Mandela.

President Jacob Zuma’s speech on the passing of former president Nelson Mandela.