Nelson Mandela was an anti - apharteid Prominent South African died. Mandela had been in prison for 27 years for his struggle against the blacks , died at the age of 95 years .
Announcement of the death of a respected statesman was delivered directly by the President of South Africa Jacob Zuma .
" He now has to rest , she is now at peace , " Zuma said as reported by AFP on Friday ( 06/12/2013 ) .
The first black president of South Africa , Nelson Mandela still continues to struggle necessarily in critical condition . Mandela 's daughter called the father still has a fighting spirit , although visible by naked eye helpless in bed .
Mandela , now 95 -year -old continues to undergo medical treatment at his residence in Johannesburg . Before being treated at home , Mandela spent three months in intensive care in hospital , due to a lung infection he suffered .
" Every moment , every minute with Tata impress me and there were a few times when I had to pinch myself that I am the son of a powerful man , a fighter , " said Mandela 's eldest daughter , Makaziwe Mandela , the life story and book launch struggle Mandela , Nelson Mandela called Opus .
