News just reaching us report that South Africa's first black President, nationalistic hero, anti-apartheid crusader and perhaps the greatest black man to have ever come out of Africa. . . is dead.

President Jacob Zuma is presently addressing the nation of South Africa, announcing that he passed away at his home.

A state funeral will he held for the great man, and all flags in the African nation will be flown at half mast.

Details to follow. . .

http://www.411newsdesk..com/2013/12/breaking-news-nelson-mandela-is-dead.html#more