Public sign Nelson Mandela’s book of condolence |13 December 2013

Members of the public had the chance to remember and reflect on the life and legacy of former South African President Nelson Mandela by signing a condolence book in his honour.

The book was available for signing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday.

Today from 9am to 1pm the book will be at the Grand Anse Praslin district administration (DA) office. It will then be moved to Baie Ste Anne DA’s office from 1.30pm to 5pm.

Those on La Digue will be able to sign the book on Saturday from 9am to 1pm at the district administration office.

Nelson Mandela means a lot not only to South Africa but to the Seychellois nation, said the ministry’s press attaché Andre Butler-Payette.

He added that the signing of the book is a testament to the fact that he was a great leader and inspiration to the world.

Mr Butler-Payette said the death of Mr Mandela is a great loss to nations around the globe.

Mr Mandela, the anti-apartheid icon who became the first President of a democratic South Africa, passed away on December 5 after a prolonged lung infection. He was 95.