9 Dec 2013 - 1:24 PM  UPDATED 9 Dec 2013 - 1:24 PM

South Africans are remembering a life of leadership and sacrifice. Famously Nelson Mandela was a man who was prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice.  It came at his trial in 1964 when he and other leaders were facing a possible death sentence.  Mr Mandela made a statement from the dock which was one of the greatest speeches of the 20th century.