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Death and state funeral of Nelson Mandela
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On 5 December 2013, Nelson Mandela, the first President of South Africa to be elected in a fully representative democratic election, as well as the country's first black head of state, died at the age of 95 after a prolonged respiratory infection. He died at around 20:50 local time (UTC+2) at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg, surrounded by family. His death was announced by then President Jacob Zuma on national television at 23:45. Reactions from governments, international organizations, and notable individuals, gained worldwide media coverage.
Candlelight vigil outside Mandela's home.
Candlelight vigil outside Mandela's home.
Members of the public paying their respects outside Mandela's Houghton home.
Members of the public paying their respects outside Mandela's Houghton home.
South African flag flying half-mast outside Drakenstein Correctional Centre where Mandela was imprisoned from 1988 to his release in 1990.
South African flag flying half-mast outside Drakenstein Correctional Centre where Mandela was imprisoned from 1988 to his release in 1990.
The largest South African flag flying half-mast at the Donkin Reserve, Port Elizabeth.
The largest South African flag flying half-mast at the Donkin Reserve, Port Elizabeth.
President of South Africa
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The president of South Africa is the head of state and head of government of the Republic of South Africa. The president directs the executive branch of the government and is the commander-in-chief of the South African National Defence Force. Between 1961 and 1994, the office of head of state was the state presidency.
Image: Nelson Mandela 1994
Image: Nelson Mandela 1994
Image: Sth Africa.Thabo Mbeki.01 (cropped 2)
Image: Sth Africa.Thabo Mbeki.01 (cropped 2)
Image: Kgalema Motlanthe at the 12th AU Summit (cropped)
Image: Kgalema Motlanthe at the 12th AU Summit (cropped)
Image: Jacob G. Zuma World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Davos 2010
Image: Jacob G. Zuma World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Davos 2010