Mandela’s Life Serves as Inspiration for Entire World, UN Secretary General Ban Says at Memorial Service

South Africa–(ENEWSPF)–10 December 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today paid tribute to the late Nelson Mandela, telling the tens of thousands gathered at the memorial service held in Johannesburg that the life and legacy of the former South African president was an inspiration not only for his country but for the world.

“This grandest of all baobab trees left deep roots that reach across the planet,” Mr. Ban said, addressing a rain-soaked crowd at…