Graca Machel

South Africans mark anniversary of Mandela's death

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 12/05/2014 - 09:26

Friends and family of Nelson Mandela laid wreaths Dec. 5 at a bronze statue of the late statesman to mark the anniversary of his death.

Mandela's widow, Graca Machel, recalled the former president's last moments, saying he was at peace and surrounded by family. Mandela died last Dec. 5 after a long illness at the age of 95.