The MDDA is deeply saddened by the departure of our hero, legend, icon,
freedom fighter, isiThwalandwe President Nelson Mandela. President
Mandela presided over the establishment of Comtask (Communication Task
Group) led by the Deputy President Mbeki which recommended the
establishment of the MDDA. Mandela led SA to lead in respect of media
freedom and promoting media diversity. MDDA joins the world, fellow South
Africans, Madiba family, abaThembu in saluting and mourning the death of
our statesman, our former President Nelson Mandela.
Mandela will be remembered as a champion of media freedom and diversity,
and the remarkable work that he has done in the reconstruction and
development of South Africa. We acknowledge his commitment to freedom,
human dignity and his determination to fight for all South Africans. He
led the collapse of apartheid, reconciliation and led the nation into a
non-racial, non-sexist, equality for all and democratic future.
The MDDA would like to convey its deepest and heartfelt condolences to
Mrs Machel, the Mandela family, the people of South Africa and the
African continent. We have lost our father, ulufezile olwakho ugqatso.
Lala ngoxolo Madiba, Dlomo, Sopitsho, Ngqolomsila, Yhem-yhem, Mtande,
Mthembu, Diba elihle.
Sibamba ngazibini, Siyabulela