In his inspiring inauguration speech on 10 May 1994, Nelson Mandela, the first democratically elected President of S Africa, speaks of liberty, justice, human dignity, hope — and forgiveness.

Trevor Richards, co-founder of Halt All Racist Tours, shares his thoughts on Nelson Mandela

Hundreds of people rushed to Nelson Mandela's home, singing and shouting 'Viva Mandela' after hearing of his death.

We look back on how the Herald responded to Mandela's release from jail in 1990 and "remarkable transition" from political prisoner to President.

A look back throughout the years as Nelson Mandela meets some of the world's leaders.

Nelson Mandela's visit to New Zealand in 1995.

Nelson Mandela presents the William Webb Ellis Trophy to South African captain Francois Pienaar after the 1995 final. Courtesy: YouTube/jaiarc

The world knows Nelson Mandela as a man who forever changed the course of modern history and who will surely continue to leave his mark long after his death at the age of 95.

As the world mourns the loss of Nelson Mandela, nzherald.co.nz remembers the life of the anti-apartheid campaigner and the first black President of South Africa. He was imprisoned for 27 years, controversial for much of his life, he received international acclaim for his anti-colonial and anti-apartheid stance. He was held in deep respect within South Africa, and has been described as "the father of the nation".

President Barack Obama gave a sombre address at the White House on the loss of Nelson Mandela, with whom he shares the distinction of being his nation's first black president:

We look back at Nelson Mandela's appearances in the New Zealand Herald through the years.

The life and times of Nelson Mandela.

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has died. He was 95. Here is the latest selection of NZ Herald readers' thoughts and memories of Nelson Mandela.

This interactive timelines traces the key moments in the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela.