Now that we are all back to work after the public holiday, we can all say a final goodbye to the greatest leader this country has ever seen, Nelson Mandela.
Our beloved Madiba was finally laid to rest on Sunday. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family and loved ones.
It seems to be the fate of great men to see their dreams unfulfilled. nelson Mandela was born into a country divided, one which he tried to bring together. It was a truly noble dream. A dream that he would see fullfilled and then come apart before his very eyes, but it seems that the last breath of this great man has once again brought this dream to light.
Madiba has had an impact on all of our lives, in one way or another. And I believe that only you truly know what he means to you, it is hard to explain. For me he was the freedom to be who I am and love who I love without the fear of being judged, but most of all, he was the epitome of forgiveness. If nothing else, I believe we should take that lesson with us; it doesn't matter what happened in the past, if you are willing to love and to forgive, you can move mountains.
"Death is something inevitable. When a man has done what he conciders to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace. I believe I have made that effort and that is, therefore, why I will sleep for eternity." - Nelson Mandela
Rest in peace Madiba.
The only thing we have left to say is:
Hamba kakhuhle Tata
