Former South African President , Nelson Mandela , has died at the age of 95 years after treatment for a lung infection for the past three months .
In a statement broadcast by the national TV station of South Africa , President Jacob Zuma said Mandela ' go in peace ' .
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" Our nation lost its best son , " said Zuma .
Nobel Peace Prize winner has become one of the icons of the world and was imprisoned for 27 years under the apartheid regime of South Africa .
Since 2004 Mandela is rarely followed the activities of the general public even came up during the World Cup South Africa 2010.
" What makes the great Nelson Mandela is true that makes him a human being . We see in him what we see in ourselves , " added Zuma .
" Fellow countrymen South Africa , Nelson Mandela brought us together and the togetherness that makes us say goodbye . "
Prior to this announcement , outside Mandela's home in the suburb of Johannesburg , Hoghton , visible collection of unusual family , reports the BBC's Mike Wooldridge .
Since out of the hospital , the South African president's office repeatedly mentions Mandela conditions in critical condition but stable .
He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and was elected as the first black president of South Africa in 1994 before resigning after five years in office .
Obama will watch a movie about Mandela
The film based on Nelson Mandela 's autobiography , Long Walk to Freedom , will be witnessed by President Barack Obama at the White House .
The film about the life of former South African president Mandela has long support and the production team also works closely with the family .
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Weinstein Co. film company told the Associated Press that Obama will watch the movie on Thursday ( 07 / 11 ) at the White House , accompanied by Mandela 's daughter Zindzi and Zenani , as well as movie stars Idris Elba and Naomie Harris .
The film also will be screened on 20 November at the Kennedy Centre organized by former U.S. Secretary of State , Hillary Clinton .
Mandela : Long Walk to Freedom will be screened in American theaters on November 29th .
' Two sides of Mandela '
The film premiered Mandela in Johannesburg on November 3 and revolves around the figure of Mandela to be an adult and as he languished for 27 years in prison .
The film was also raised when he worked as an attorney and political activities before the general election in 1994.
When young , Mandela told a man who likes to change girlfriends and abusive towards his first wife , Evelyn .
The movie star , who plays Mandela , Idris Elba says that the film depicts " two- sided " character Mandela " good and bad " .
An anti-apartheid activist who is now 95 years old Klikkeluar from the hospital last September after three months of being treated for a lung infection .
U.S. President Barack Obama said the moral courage of former South African President Nelson Mandela is an inspiration to the world .
Obama said it was in the South African capital , Pretoria , after holding talks with President Jacob Zuma on Saturday ( 29 / 06 ) .
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" The overflow of love that we have witnessed over the past few days indicate that the victory of Nelson Mandela and his people to touch something that is most profound for the human spirit ; longing for justice and dignity who does not know race , class , creed and country , " said the U.S. President .
He met privately with a number of family members in Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela Centre , Johannesburg .
The meeting lasted for 30 minutes . The White House said President Obama meets with Mandela's two daughters and several grandchildren .
During a visit to South Africa this time , Obama will not visit Mandela ( 94 ) who was admitted to hospital because of a lung infection .
According to the White House , this decision was taken on the basis of Mandela family .
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" The overflow of love that we have witnessed over the past few days indicate that the victory of Nelson Mandela and his people to touch something that is most profound for the human spirit ; longing for justice and dignity who does not know race , class , creed and nation . "
Barack Obama
In a statement issued after a meeting with the Mandela family , Obama expressed appreciation for the achievement of the former anti-apartheid leader in South Africa to build a free and a source of inspiration for the people of the world .
According to Obama , it's a legacy to be cherished by everyone in their lives .
Obama also called Mandela 's wife , Graca Machel , Mandela were waiting at the hospital in Pretoria .
Machel said he got strength from President Obama . The messages and overflow support, he said , makes it stronger and messages that have been delivered to him .
While the South African police issued stun grenades to disperse in the Soweto protests against President Barack Obama's visit to South Africa .
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Grief citizens of South Africa to Mandela
News of the death of former South African president spread quickly and make hundreds of people gathered outside Nelson Mandela's home in Houghton , Johannesburg .
Atmosphere is not grim , but it is more to life. A number of people singing and swaying . A man blew Vuvuzela , a plastic horn that is widely used in the 2010 World Cup held in the country ..
A bunch of people came to the house and shouted : " Nelson ! "
They take pictures , lighting candles , giving the national flag , and flower arrangements . A portrait of a smiling Mandela placed on a tree with the words : " Rest in peace , Madiba . "
" I'm disappointed , I'm sad , '' said Thumelo Madikwe , a 29-year -old accountant , as the AP reported .
" But at the same time , he has been living life and live it with him very well . It's okay he's gone . He is old . "
It not only looks like a funeral , but also a celebration of Mandela 's life who has inspired many people .
Mandela Klikmeninggal the world at the age of 95 years after treatment for a lung infection for the last three months .
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" He was larger than life . We will not find anyone like him again . "
George Bizos
In KlikNelson Mandela Square in Sandton elite residential complexes , Johannesburg , six people standing in front of the statue of Mandela as high as six meters .
Two white, two black , and two more Indian descent , representing " diverse nation " in the country which Mandela fought in his life .
" For 23 years , I followed the path of this man since he was released , " said Sonja Pocock , a white man aged 46 years .
" I come from the old regime . He's like my grandfather . He was my grandfather . "
" I'm flattered . He fought for freedom and equality , " said another . " Even if some people say he was a terrorist , he remains firm in his stance . "
"Everyone has the right to life . Did not matter if he is rich , poor , black , or white . That's what he fought for , and for forgiveness . "
Human rights advocate George Bizos told the television ENCA that Mandela , an old friend , never wavered in his dedication to the ideals of a non - racial and democratic .
'' He was larger than life , '' said Bizos . '' We are not going to find anyone like him again . ''
Respect for world leaders to Mandela
World leaders pay respects to former South African President Nelson Mandela who recently died at the age of 95 years .
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama
" He is someone with courage , principle and dignity that undisputedly , an extraordinary human being whose life is meaningful . I pray for him . "
South African President Jacob Zuma
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"The people we lost a father . Though we knew this day would eventually come, we are very lost .
Struggle ceaselessly for independence makes it appreciated the world . Our nation lost a son lost his best . "
U.S. President Barack Obama
" We have lost one of the most berpengarug man , brave and very good that we have experienced in the world .
Through the greatness of the soul is very large and high willingness to sacrifice his own freedom for the freedom of others, Madiba changing South Africa and touches us all . "
British Prime Minister David Cameron
" Great light has been extinguished from the world . Nelson Mandela is a hero today. I have requested that flags at Number 10 Downing Street flew at half mast . "
UN Secretary General Ban
Ki -moon
Nelson Mandela was a giant for justice and human inspiration understated . Many people in the world affected by the selfless struggle for human dignity , equality and freedom . He touched our lives in a personal manner . "
Other comments
Through Twitter , President of the European Council , Herman Van Rompuy , said that Mandela was one of the great politician today.
" Let us remember with a collective commitment to democracy , " he said .
Still of Europe , European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso said , " Mandela changed the path of history for his people , his country , and the continent and the world . "
Meanwhile U.S. philanthropist Bill Gates and his wife Melinda , said , " From the prisoner became president , Nelson Mandela never tired achieving equality and justice for its people . "
According to former U.S. President Bill Clinton , now the world is better because of Mandela's life ever taken .
" Today the world lost one of the most important leader and one of the best in the world , " said Clinton . ( BBC report )
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