Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela age 95, died after a prolonged lung infection at his home in Johannesburg on Thursday.His death has left a vacuum not a void.
"With the passing of Nelson Mandela,
the world has lost a towering statesman and the outstanding political
leader of his generation.
"Mr Mandela's integrity,
humanity and compassion were an inspiration to countless millions around
the globe, and his influence transcended ideology, race and creed," Scotland first minister, Mr Salmond said.
“I will never forget the time I spent with President Mandela.
“Even
before I met him, he was one of my heroes. But during the opening
ceremony of the Special Olympics in South Africa, I had the opportunity
to stand with him in his former jail cell at Robben Island to light the
torch, and his legend grew before my eyes.
“He told me about his
struggles, his time in captivity, his persecution and oppression. Most
people would have had nothing in their heart but revenge, but all
President Mandela had was forgiveness", said Arnold Schwarzenegger. Nelson Mandela has not inspired only just us as South Africans, he has touched many people globally.
