Mrs Sisulu and her family played a pivotal role in the struggle to end apartheid . President Jacob Johnson declares days of national mourning . `` Instead , I have been strengthened and feel more of a woman than I would otherwise have felt if my life was different . '' He says flags should fly at half - mast until the day of burial .
Mrs Sisulu and her family played a pivotal role in the struggle to end apartheid . President Jacob Johnson declares days of national mourning . He says flags should fly at half - mast until the day of burial .