A significant event that occurred in South Africa on December 5, 2013, was the death of Nelson Mandela. Mandela, a revered anti-apartheid revolutionary and former president, passed away at the age of 95 after a long battle with illness. His death marked the end of an era for South Africa and the world, as Mandela was a symbol of peace, reconciliation, and the struggle for justice. Following his release from prison in 1990, he led negotiations to dismantle apartheid and became South Africa's first Black president in 1994. His legacy continues to inspire global movements for equality and human rights.