THE WORLD REACTS ON NELSON MANDELA'S DEATH

It's always very sad when someone you know passes on, even if you don't know them personally... But the death of Nelson Mandela our hero came in as a total shock and was devastating! We all knew he will eventually die and we thought we will be ready for it, I mean, it was now due considering hes health condition...but the sad reality that just hit us all is we are not and we were never going to be ready! 

 Like always, it will be twitter that will be flooded with rumours... I mean South African celebrities went on and on about him dead and some saying it a lie and some people went as far as calling @SizweDhlomo "Nolwazi" because he had tweeted saying it a misunderstanding people should chill! 

 This is the twitter post that cause chaos! Where people started to attack Sizwe just after Pres. Jacob Zuma confirmed Tata's death;
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The reports about Mandela are not true. There was a bit of a scare with his respiratory equipment at around 20:30 but right now, he is alive
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Almost midnight it was confirmed that the Global icon Madiba has passed on, so sad! So devastating! The news channels were all broadcasting it live! Celebrities worldwide we up tweeting, posting on facebook, on their blogs and intagram! The 1st tweet I read was from John Legend, here are some of the messages sent by international celebrities: 
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I've never been so honored to meet anyone
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President Obama remembers Nelson Mandela: "A man who took history in his hands and bent the arc of the moral universe towards justice."
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One of the great honors of my life was to be invited to Nelson Mandela's home, spend private time and get to know him
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    you made your people proud!! We'll always love you for it!
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    One of the greatest men who's ever lived!!! We will never forget the things this man has…
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Every time Melinda and I met Nelson Mandela, we left more inspired than ever. His grace and courage changed the world. This is a sad day.
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Beyoncé
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“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”
- Nelson Mandela

Rest in Peace 



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It is such a sad yet beautiful moment that Nelson Mandela has passed. A time to celebrate him & remember his contributions to humankind.
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...and so many more

 This is one thing that we will never forget world wide! May his soul REST IN PEACE! We love you Tata. 

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