In honour of anti-apartheid stalwart, Ahmed Kathrada, who died in the morning at the age of 87 after failing to recover from brain surgery, President Jacob Zuma of South Africa has ordered that the national flag be flown at half-mast

According to Ceoafrica, Mr Kathrada spent more than 26 years in prison for fighting apartheid.

In the latter part of his life, he became a fierce critic of President Zuma, calling on him to step down after he became mired in corruption scandals.

South Africans have been pouring in their tributes on social media for the late close comrade of South Africa' first black President, Nelson Mandela.