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Cape Town Salutes Madiba at Memorable Memorial – Photos

Cape Town honoured the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela in a most fitting memorial service last night, as they celebrated Tata Madiba in an unforgettable concert at the Cape Town Stadium. (See the photos below by Louise van den Aardweg.) Although a small group of ANC supporters toy-toyed and tried to disrupt […]

27-02-15 22:34

Cape Town honoured the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela in a most fitting memorial service last night, as they celebrated Tata Madiba in an unforgettable concert at the Cape Town Stadium. (See the photos below by Louise van den Aardweg.)

Cape Town Stadium, Nelson Mandela Memorial

Although a small group of ANC supporters toy-toyed and tried to disrupt speeches by Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille, and Western Cape Premier Hellen Zille, their efforts failed miserably as the overwhelming majority of people in the crowd united to celebrate one Nation, one country!

ANC supporters dancing around the stadium
ANC supporters dancing around the stadium

It was Cape Town’s Table Mountain that provided “a beacon of hope” to Mandela during his many years of incarceration on Robben Island, and last night it was clear what a beacon of hope Mandela became for most Capetonians.

The dusk sky as seen through the stadium
The dusk sky as seen through the stadium

The crowd was entertained by Johnny Clegg, Freshlyground, Annie Lennox and Ladysmith Black Mambazo in a concert that has been hailed as one of the best ever performed at the Cape Town Stadium.

Johnny Clegg and the Heavenly choir
Johnny Clegg and the “Heavenly” choir
One nation, one country
One nation, one country

One nation, one country - South Africa

Former rugby captain Francois Pienaar’s address was warmly received by the majority, reminding the crowd of Mandela’s philosophy that sport does unite a Nation.

See more photos below.

Crowds at Nelson Mandela Memorial Concert at Cape Town Stadium

Madiba!
Madiba!

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One Madiba supporter sports a fantastic hand-made shirt - RIP Madiba.
One Madiba supporter sports a fantastic hand-made shirt – RIP Madiba.
Disabled section
Sorting out the seating in the disabled section
Sunset glowing on the roof of the stadium
Sunset glowing on the roof of the stadium
Cape Town Memorial Concert for Nelson Mandela
Cape Town Memorial Concert for Nelson Mandela