Immediately after the great freedom fighter and politician died, the microblogging site exploded with memories and tributes:
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Politics don’t always conform to American ideas of left and right:
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This tweet reminds us that Madiba was not always a universally beloved figure:
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This one infuriated people:
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Donald Trump didn’t disappoint:
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