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Johannesburg - South Africa will remember former president Nelson Mandela's tireless and unselfish striving for freedom from the abuse of power, the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) said.
This had led to the emancipation of the country from the unjust dominance of one group over another, Outa said in a statement on Friday.
"Following a long and most impactful life on our nation, today [on Friday] we mourn and pay respect to the passing of a special person, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela," it said.
Mandela's cause had helped set in motion a country with a new democratic vision and values that made the wellness and prosperity of its people the paramount responsibilities of its leaders.
"Whereas many would not be able to mentally survive the 27 years of incarceration for a cause he believed in so strongly, Madiba came out stronger," said Outa.
His vision was clearer and his hunger for justice and pride for a morally sound South Africa was limitless.
South Africa owed so much to this great individual.
"He has left us all the opportunity to carry on with his work of seeking and developing a stronger, transparent, tolerant, caring and prosperous nation for all who live herein," Outa said.
"The Outa joins the entire country, and the world, in mourning Madiba's passing and we do so knowing that tomorrow we will work harder at keeping his legacy alive."
Mandela died at the age of 95 at his home in Houghton on Thursday night.
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