South Africans Mourn Mandela

South Africans are expected to assemble in churches, mosques and halls on Sunday for a national day of prayer and reflection honoring Nelson Mandela.The former president and anti-apartheid icon died on Thursday, following a lengthy illness. He was 95. Mandela family spokesman General Themba Matanzima said Saturday that the past few days had not been easy. "The pillar of the family is gone. Just as he was away during that painful 27 years of imprisonment. But in our hearts and souls he...

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