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Nelson Mandela
Information about this person was last updated on Friday, February 10, 2012.
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South Africa's ANC papers over cracks with centenary celebrations
January 3, 2012 - January 9, 2012
Michelle Obama pays homage to Mandela in S.Africa (AFP)
June 16, 2011 - June 24, 2011
Violence over Nigeria election
April 10, 2011 - April 16, 2011
Libya conflict in pictures: the fall of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi
October 21, 2011 - October 24, 2011
Live: Fall of Tripoli
August 12, 2011 - August 22, 2011
Czech statesman Vaclav Havel dies
December 19, 2011 - December 20, 2011
Barack Obama in playful mood as he begins his European tour in the Emerald Isle
May 25, 2011 - May 26, 2011
Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Girls Graduate
January 15, 2012 - January 16, 2012
South Africa: Inkatha Freedom Party's Statement On the Dalai Lama - Mr Ben Skosana MP
September 27, 2011 - October 3, 2011
Tainted legacy
June 18, 2011 - June 19, 2011
Obama Sees ’67 Borders as Starting Point for Peace Deal
July 20, 2011 - July 21, 2011
Mary Robinson completes North Korea trip
April 25, 2011 - April 26, 2011
South Africa marks Mandela's 93rd birthday with call to help others
July 12, 2011 - July 18, 2011
Cricket mourns Basil D'Oliveira: The man who challenged apartheid
November 19, 2011 - November 20, 2011
South Africa passes secrecy bill
November 22, 2011 - November 23, 2011
Zuma fails in leadership - Black Sash
February 10, 2011 - February 10, 2011
Apartheid taught whites to be racist: Malema
June 16, 2011 - June 16, 2011
Kenyan court says government must arrest Bashir
December 5, 2011 - December 5, 2011
Tributes to late singer Amy Winehouse
July 24, 2011 - July 24, 2011
16:55 Dozens hurt in university stampede
January 10, 2012 - January 10, 2012
N'Dour claims popular demand for Senegal presidency
January 3, 2012 - January 3, 2012
6 held in riot at Zimbabwe MDC's HQ
November 2, 2011 - November 2, 2011
Protesters retake key square in Bahrain
February 21, 2011 - February 21, 2011
Rules on car sales relaxed in Cuba
September 29, 2011 - September 29, 2011
Sudanese Government Dismisses Leaked UN Report
July 20, 2011 - July 20, 2011
South Sudan
June 29, 2011 - June 29, 2011
Malema supporters attack S.Africa police before hearing
August 30, 2011 - August 30, 2011
Clinton to visit Myanmar
November 24, 2011 - November 24, 2011
09:41 New UN climate deal agreed at Durban talks
December 11, 2011 - December 11, 2011
Yemen's Saleh signs deal handing over power
December 10, 2011 - December 10, 2011
'I am sorry but I am not quitting', says defiant Sepp Blatter after Beckham and Cameron waded into racism row
November 18, 2011 - November 18, 2011
South Africa's ANC rejects Malema bid to drop charges
September 2, 2011 - September 2, 2011
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe Faces Pro-Democracy Push From Powerful Neighbor, South Africa
June 11, 2011 - June 11, 2011
An hour for our Earth
March 27, 2011 - March 27, 2011
China train crash kills 35
May 27, 2011 - May 27, 2011
L.A. elementary school, at center of abuse probes, replaces staff
February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2012
Sacked ANC youth leader appeals
January 24, 2012 - January 24, 2012
Iran hits back over nuclear report
January 9, 2012 - January 9, 2012
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[said:]: No
allafrica 31-JAN-12
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[ said]: It is with great sadness that the Mandelas learned last night of (her) death,
thetimes 29-JAN-12
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[-argued]: They recorded that they commit as rightful owners of the land within the development site to the resolution of 2007 as facilitated by the department of land affairs… that the said property be part of development through the Mvezo development trust as the owning agency,
iol 24-JAN-12
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[-said]: They recorded that they commit as rightful owners of the land within the development site to the resolution of 2007 as facilitated by the department of land affairs... that the said property be part of development through the Mvezo Development Trust as the owning agency,
news24 24-JAN-12
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[ said]: But I did not suffer,
independent 22-JAN-12
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[asked:]: How much am I getting paid?
iol 09-JAN-12
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[-told]: I felt if we were going to do this, it was important to put the focus on the man,
news24 09-JAN-12
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[-said]: I would be nothing without the ANC,
news24 06-JAN-12
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[-wrote]: Nature was our playground,
mg 05-JAN-12
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[-said]: His strength is of body and spirit and is the sort of power and indomitable spirit that beat the evil of apartheid and made him a hero of our people,
news24 01-JAN-12
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[-said]: Instead of engaging these offers seriously, Ms Mabunu appears intent on delaying the matter indefinitely while attracting negative publicity,
allafrica 27-DEC-11
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[-also told]: There is no finer gift we can give of ourselves, no greater calling we can answer than to make the world as safer a place for our children and for future generations.
iol 07-DEC-11
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[-said]: Criminals are becoming increasingly organised, forming an insidious global web of inter-connected networks,
iol 07-DEC-11
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[-writes]: Mandela, while I know you are a man of your word and would not try to escape, I cannot trust your own people, and we fear that they would try to kidnap you.
guardian 15-NOV-11
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[writes:]: It added to my grief that I was not able to bury my mother, which was my responsibility as her eldest child and only son.
guardian 15-NOV-11
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[-said]: It represented the mainland to which we knew we would one day return,
thetimes 08-NOV-11
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[said:]: I stand before you filled with pride. You have shown a calm and patient determination to reclaim this country as your own. It is with joy that you can proclaim from the rooftops,
iol 06-NOV-11
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[said:]: Those who feel irritated by our friendship with President Gaddafi can go jump in the pool.
allafrica 02-NOV-11
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[ said]: We're definitely not the African Kardashians,
latimes 29-SEP-11
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[ said]: She has left a lasting legacy in greater awareness and work in protecting our environment and the world,
thetimes 27-SEP-11
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[-said]: To the people of South Africa, the Table Mountain Range represents a great deal more than the rocky remains of millennia of sediment,
allafrica 16-SEP-11
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[-reported]: The ANC did not wish to pressure (President) Mugabe, but to ‘advise’ him that the ANC considered (President) Mugabe a liberation hero, not just for Zimbabwe but for Africa,
newsday 12-SEP-11
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[-had asked that]: The ANC had defended (President) Mugabe and wanted to continue to defend him, but the situation in Zimbabwe was creating a threat to his legacy. It was time for him to go in order to preserve that legacy.
newsday 12-SEP-11
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[ said]: Our Deepest Fear
allafrica 11-SEP-11
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[saying:]: only free men can negotiate
haaretz 15-JUL-11
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[-said]: At that time, we were not the ones on trial by the system so we must honor and remember those who fought it,
7thspace 12-JUL-11
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[ said]: There has been some lovely sunshine today. Life is getting back to normal,
news24 06-JUL-11
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[ said]: Your voice will be missed,
businessday 23-JUN-11
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[wrote:]: While serving in our Cabinet we often referred to you as the
thetimes 22-JUN-11
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[-said]: Too painful to see you go
MailGuardian 15-JUN-11
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[-said]: You provided leadership and exercised power with quiet dignity. Through your selflessness and dedication, through your moral authority and sincere humanity, during and after the struggle you rightly earned to be the mother of all our people,
MailGuardian 15-JUN-11
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[ said]: Safety and security don't just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear,
allafrica 14-JUN-11
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[ said]: I would have loved to be here today to pay my personal respects but it would be too painful for me to see you go,
irishsun 12-JUN-11
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[-said]: You are indeed one of the greatest South Africans, you rightly earned to be the mother of all our people,
allafrica 11-JUN-11
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[-wrote]: It was a warm (and) welcoming place,
javno 11-JUN-11
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[ said]: As a family, we will forever be indebted to the role that Mama Sisulu played in our family,
thetimes 07-JUN-11
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[-wrote]: Goldreich was a flamboyant person, who gave the farm a buoyant atmosphere,
jpost 27-MAY-11
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[-said]: There are those who look at things and ask why. I dream of things and ask why not.
allafrica 27-MAY-11
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[said:]: I dream of an Africa at peace with itself.
allafrica 27-MAY-11
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[said:]: Whilst staying at Liliesleaf farm, I frequently visited Arthur Goldreich in the main house and he also paid me visits in my room. We had numerous political discussions covering a variety of subjects.
7thspace 25-MAY-11
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[ said]: It's the first time he's come home since he's coming out of hospital,
news_com_au 23-MAY-11
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[ said]: He's always in exceptional sense of humour and yesterday he continued telling us stories of his childhood in the area of Qunu and that of his birthplace in Mvezo,
news_com_au 23-MAY-11
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[asked:]: us to forgive...but yet, we have not forgotten
news24 14-APR-11
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[asked:]: us to forgive ... but yet, we have not forgotten
MailGuardian 14-APR-11
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[-mentions]: Long Walk to Freedom,
cnn 30-MAR-11
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[saying:]: It always seems impossible until its done.
RTERadio 09-MAR-11
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[-also said]: I read a lot of books, yes. I read a lot of books about armies especially... For instance I read this Clausewitz for warfare? It's like reading Shakespeare for English. The first time I got it, I read it for days, making notes, I think, for days on end. You couldn't pull me away from it all. After reading it, I discovered that there was no difference between my views and all the tactics and strategies, the political side of warfare that Clausewitz dealt with. Because Clausewitz was a political man who knew
allafrica 14-FEB-11
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[-said]: We will be listening closely to hear what the solution will be,
thetimes 10-FEB-11
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Zuma [ said]: On behalf of myself, the people and government of South Africa, I would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to Madiba and the entire Mandela family at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow,
allafrica 30-JAN-12
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Zuma [-said]: On behalf of myself, the people and government of South Africa, I would like to convey our heartfelt condolences to Madiba and the entire Mandela family at this difficult time,
cnn 30-JAN-12
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Freeman [-said]: In my movie career I got to save the world, solve some crimes, commit some crimes, drive Miss Daisy, be Nelson Mandela, play the president of the United States, and even God,
ibtimes 16-JAN-12
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Zuma [ said]: The Sultanate of Oman is an important partner of our country. This was recognised by our former President, Mr Nelson Mandela, who paid two visits to Oman to boost relations,
allafrica 16-NOV-11
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Malema [ said]: (Mandela spent) 27 years in prison (and) five years of loitering in the streets why must I resign. I will never resign, there is nothing painful, there is nothing personal even if I am in the streets for five years I will come back after five years and continue with that struggle for economic emancipation of our people,
xinhuanet_en 16-NOV-11
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Kolo Toure [ said]: Nelson Mandela is a world icon and when you say you are from Africa in Europe or Americas, one of the first thing people ask you is about Nelson Mandela. There is no bigger honour than to play for this great ambassador of this great African continent,
allafrica 10-NOV-11
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Graeme Swan [ said]: This is about three women... breaking away from the (Mandela) legacy to find their own feet,
news24 29-SEP-11
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Graeme Swan [ said]: This is about three women... breaking away from the [Mandela] legacy to find their own feet,
thetimes 29-SEP-11
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Semenya [ said]: This time it was different. I really had to work hard for my silver medal. That is why I appreciate it that much more and why I am dedicating it to Mandela,
news24 05-SEP-11
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Opik [said:]: I think like every great politician you have to have some wilderness years. Nelson Mandela had them. Many other people had them.
bbc 03-SEP-11
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Semenya [ said]: This one will be for our former state man, papa Nelson Mandela. He taught me how to persevere and forgive,
thetimes 20-AUG-11
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Malema [-said]: This must be condemned at all costs, and this person doesn't deserve to be among us at all. Those are barbaric acts which belong to the past . especially on the eve of the birthday of Nelson Mandela, who has always emphasised reconciliation and unity,
thetimes 22-JUL-11
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Zuma [-said]: I came to spend time with the Mandela family, to rejoice with them, but also to eat cake. There was a huge cake,
JakartaPost 19-JUL-11
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Ban Ki-moon [said:]: The best way we can thank Nelson Mandela for his work is by taking action for others and inspiring change.
ibtimes 18-JUL-11
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Hoskins [ added]: I cannot express in words what Madiba has done for this country and its people and we are indeed privileged to celebrate this special day with him. It is our sincere wish that the Almighty bless him with good health and much strength. Thank you Mr Mandela for what you have done for our country and we want to wish you a very happy and joyous birthday,
news24 18-JUL-11
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Michelle Obama [said:]: On behalf of the people of the United States, we congratulate Nelson Mandela, and honor his vision for a better world.
news 18-JUL-11
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Barack Obama [ said]: As the people of the world celebrate Nelson Mandela's 93rd birthday on July 18, Madiba continues to be a beacon for the global community, and for all who work for democracy, justice and reconciliation. On behalf of the people of the United States, we congratulate Nelson Mandela, and honor his vision for a better world,
xinhuanet_en 18-JUL-11
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Zuma [-said]: From the moment Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela strode out of prison on the 11th of February 1990, we knew that South Africa would be a different place,
javno 18-JUL-11
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Cameron [-said]: President Mandela is an inspiration to the world, and as we celebrate his birthday and look back at just how far South Africa has come, so I believe we can look forward with confidence to an even better future for South Africa and her people,
montrealgazette 18-JUL-11
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Hague [said:]: He joins the ranks of great men and women whose statues adorn our London streets; Nelson, Wellington, Lincoln, Churchill, Roosevelt, Edith Cavell and Nelson Mandela. Statues bring us to face to face with our heroes long after they are gone.
irishsun 05-JUL-11
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William Hague [said:]: He joins the ranks of great men and women whose statues adorn our London streets – Nelson, Wellington, Lincoln, Churchill, Roosevelt, Edith Cavell and Nelson Mandela.
express 05-JUL-11
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Pillay [-wrote]: However it is saddening that the country reborn under Nelson Mandela’s watchful eye should now be the setting for corrective rape, a far more sinister phenomenon that undermines everything the Rainbow Nation stands for.
pambazuka 23-JUN-11
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Ben Rhodes [ said]: She would treasure any opportunity to interact with Mandela; it depends on his ability to receive visitors,
thetimes 20-JUN-11
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Ben Rhodes [ said]: She will be paying tribute to President Mandela's legacy throughout her visit. She, of course, would treasure any opportunity to interact with President Mandela; it depends on his ability to receive visitors,
allafrica 20-JUN-11
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Ben Rhodes [ said]: She will be paying tribute to President Mandela's legacy throughout her visit. She of course would treasure any opportunity to interact with president Mandela, it depends on his ability to receive visitors,
news 19-JUN-11
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Ben Rhodes [ said]: She will be paying tribute to President Mandela’s legacy throughout her visit. She of course would treasure any opportunity to interact with president Mandela, it depends on his ability to receive visitors,
zimbabwemetro 19-JUN-11
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Manuel [-wrote]: I now know who Nelson Mandela was talking about when he said from the dock that he had fought against white domination and that he had fought against black domination - Jimmy, he was talking about fighting against people like you,
news24 19-APR-11
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Manuel [-wrote]: I now know who Nelson Mandela was talking about when he said from the dock that he had fought against white domination and that he had fought against black domination — Jimmy, he was talking about fighting against people like you,
ChinaPost 19-APR-11
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Jordaan [-said recently]: Zimbabwe was changed from Rhodesia and even my home city Port Elizabeth is now known as Nelson Mandela Bay,
allafrica 12-APR-11
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Pandor [-said]: Owing to SumbandilaSat's physical condition, the forced- vibrating-string experiment (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University) and the very-low-frequency radio experiment (University of KwaZulu-Natal) payloads have not yet been turned on and have not had a chance to download information ... This will probably last until the end of SumbandilaSat's life,
thetimes 10-APR-11
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Malema [-said]: President Mandela is sick and you don’t want to contribute to a worsening condition of Mandela by not voting ANC. President Mandela will never endure if the ANC is out of power,
radiovop 07-APR-11
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Vavi [-said]: You may a find a very embarrassing situation: Nelson Mandela Bay under a Democratic Alliance leadership,
news24 06-APR-11
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Zuma [-said]: Go teach them a lesson...come back and hand over the trophy to Mandela. I promised him this morning that you will be doing your best and will make the country proud,
arabpolitical 19-MAR-11
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Zuma [-told]: We will support you to the final until you bring the trophy back and hand it over to President Nelson Mandela. Cricket is a national asset and the nation is fully behind you as your victory is our victory,
arabpolitical 19-MAR-11
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Blatter [ said]: Our only wish is for him to attend and we are crossing our fingers that Nelson Mandela can realize his goal to attend the first world cup in South Africa and we are told he is doing very well,
EgyptianGazette 14-MAR-11
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Manuel [ charged]: I now know who Nelson Mandela was talking about when he said from the dock that he had fought against white domination and that he had fought against black domination,
DailyNation 02-MAR-11
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Zuma [-said]: We need to accept the reality that President Mandela, who is loved by all of us, young and old, men and women, black and white, is not young any more,
upi 11-FEB-11
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Zuma [-said]: We need to accept the reality that President Mandela -- who is loved by all of us, young and old, men and women, black and white -- is not young anymore,
thestar 10-FEB-11
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Zuma [-said]: We need to accept the reality that President Mandela, who is loved by all of us, young and old, men and women, black and white, is not young anymore,
AP 10-FEB-11
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