South African President Jacob Zuma has confirmed the news that Nelson Mandela has died, aged 95.
An emotional Mr Zuma broke the news to the nation during a live press conference that began about 8.45am AEDT.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mandela family,” he said.
“To them we owe a debt of gratitude. They have sacrificed much and endured much so that our people could be free.
“Our thoughts are with the millions of people across the world who embraced him.
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