By Nomava Nobumba
06 November 2009
President Jacob Zuma has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela, describing him as a true leader who united the country.
He was speaking at a gathering of traditional leaders which was organised to honour Mandela for his outstanding contribution to reconciliation and nation-building in Pretoria yesterday.
The president encouraged all those who attended to follow in Madiba’s footsteps to improve the lives of South Africans.
“Madiba characterizes a generation of leaders whose selfless sacrifice placed South Africa on the road to democracy,” he said.
06 November 2009
President Jacob Zuma has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela, describing him as a true leader who united the country.
He was speaking at a gathering of traditional leaders which was organised to honour Mandela for his outstanding contribution to reconciliation and nation-building in Pretoria yesterday.
The president encouraged all those who attended to follow in Madiba’s footsteps to improve the lives of South Africans.
“Madiba characterizes a generation of leaders whose selfless sacrifice placed South Africa on the road to democracy,” he said.
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