南非“国父”、前总统纳尔逊·曼德拉12月5日在南非因病逝世，享年95岁。这位南非“斗士”几乎用自己整个青春和壮年为代价，为抗争不公平的种族隔离奉献了全部力量，并最终获得国际社会的支持与敬意，成功推动南非种族隔离制度的废除。[新华网]
Former South African president Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95 on Dec. 5, 2013. "He is now resting. He is now at peace," South African President Zuma said, "Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father." [Photo/Xinhua]