Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s champion against Apartheid and first black president, died this evening at the age of 95.
Current President Jacob Zuma announced his official time of death, 8:50 PM Johannesburg time, in a televised speech. The world now mourns one of the greatest political leaders of the 20th century.
Coming Soon: The Hewitt Times will commemorate the life and triumphs of Madiba.