"Another way of understanding South Africa is to recognise it as something of an Old Testament story, a tale of people struggling to do right by their gods and failing time and time again. In the second half of the 20th century, these people, exhausted by the struggle with themselves and against one another, had need of a unifying figure to give them a vision of nationhood.
Mandela saw the need, donned the mask that the role demanded and gave his life for his people. There lies his greatness, and hence the tears that flow at his death, in a much beloved country."
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/05/nelson-mandela-obituary
Probably the most detailed - and opinionated editorial I have read so far. You may not agree with Western journalists but you have to applaud their industry. Wow.
- Ikhide
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