Nelson Mandela Dies

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  Nelson Mandela's Granddaughter Dies At 43 After Long Battle With Cancer

  Born on April 9, 1980, Zoleka Mandela was an outspoken writer and activist for health care and justice throughout her life.

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  South African Anti-Apartheid Veteran Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim Dies At 84

  Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, a veteran of the fight against apartheid who spent years imprisoned on Robben Island alongside Nelson Mandela, died on Monday aged 84, South Africa's ruling party announced.

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  South Africa's Last White President Of Apartheid Era Dies At 85

  FW de Klerk, South Africa's last white president, died on Thursday aged 85, his foundation announced. De Klerk and Nelson Mandela shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for leading the "miracle" transition from white rule in the country.

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  Nelson Mandela's Daughter Dies At 59 In South Africa: Reports

  Zindzi Mandela, the youngest daughter of South Africa's first black president Nelson Mandela has died aged 59, local media reported Monday.

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  Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, South Africa's 'Mother of the Nation,' Dies At 81

  Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of Nelson Mandela and for decades one of South Africa's most prominent and polarizing figures, died April 2 at a hospital in Johannesburg. She was 81.

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  Nelson Mandela's Ex-Wife Winnie Mandela Dies

  Winnie Mandela, the ex-wife of South African anti-apartheid fighter and former president Nelson Mandela, died on Monday at the age of 81, her spokesman said.

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  South African Anti-Apartheid Icon Ahmed Kathrada Dead At 87

  Celebrated South African anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada, a Robben Island prisoner and one of Nelson Mandela's closest colleagues in the struggle against white rule, died early Tuesday aged 87.

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  Australia's Malcolm Fraser Remembered as Champion of Rights

  Australia's former conservative prime minister Malcolm Fraser, who died today aged 84, was seen as a voice for human rights who oversaw an upsurge in immigration from Asia.

• South Africa to Host 2016 AIDS Conference

  South Africa's port city of Durban will host the 21st International AIDS Conference in 2016, marking the forum's return to Africa after 16 years, organisers said on Friday. Gathering scientists, policymakers and grassroots workers, the biennial conference is the biggest single get-together on the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. The 20th conference in M...

• Andhra Pradesh assembly pays tribute to Nelson Mandela

  Andhra Pradesh assembly on Thursday paid tributes to South Africa's first black president Nelson Mandela, who died last week.

• Tears as Nelson Mandela lies in state

  Nelson Mandela's distraught widow was among thousands of mourners who paid their last respects before his open casket Wednesday, as the much-loved leader lay in state.

• At least 53 world leaders to attend Nelson Mandela funeral

  Fifty-three heads of state and government have so far confirmed attendance at upcoming memorial events for peace icon Nelson Mandela.

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  Nelson Mandela drew his own last breath: reports

  The last breath Nelson Mandela drew was his own, free of any life support, in the presence of his closest family members, South African media reported on Sunday.

• The jailer who used to smuggle in treats for Nelson Mandela

  He was with Nelson Mandela during all those years the anti-apartheid icon was imprisoned on Robben Island. And, like millions around the world, he has been hit hard by Mandela's death.

• Tamil Nadu announces five-day state mourning for Nelson Mandela

  Tamil Nadu government has announced a five-day state mourning for former South African president Nelson Mandela who died yesterday.