We don't have an official 'South African politics' thread or 'International politics' thread...so here's a thread dedicated to this icon that shaped a generation (or 3) and will go down in history as probably one of the most influential people ever. It would be good to take a moment to reflect on what he worked against and what the situation looks like today especially given how nationalistic white supremacy political parties are gaining in popularity in Europe. May he truly rest in peace and let his life be an inspiration to the rest of us.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25249520
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25249520