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"Will Gladly Become Modern Day Nelson Mandela": Trump Amid Ongoing Trials
Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump on Saturday compared himself to South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, sparking quick and virulent criticism from President Joe Biden's campaign team.
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Icon, Dies At 90
South African anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu, described as the country's moral compass, died on Sunday aged 90, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
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South Africa Mourns Death Of Indian-Origin Anti-Apartheid Veteran Ebrahim Ebrahim
Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, an Indian-origin anti-apartheid icon who spent years imprisoned on Robben Island alongside Nelson Mandela and Ahmed Kathrada, has died. He was 84, South Africa's ruling party African National Congress (ANC) has announced.
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South African President Declares Official Funeral, National Days Of Mourning For Winnie Mandela
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a special official funeral "with the highest respect" in honour of anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who died on Monday.
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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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India Donates R2 Million To Nelson Mandela Foundation In South Africa
India has given a two million rand grant to the Nelson Mandela Foundation to ensure that the legacy of the iconic anti-apartheid leader continues to improve the lives of South Africans.
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South Africa's Desmond Tutu Back In Hospital After Surgery
South African cleric and anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu was readmitted to hospital on Saturday to treat an infection following a surgery last week, his family said.
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Anti-Apartheid Icon Desmond Tutu Undergoes Successful Surgery
South African cleric and anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu has had successful surgery to treat recurring infections that have afflicted him for more than a year, his family said on Wednesday.
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Mamata Banerjee Pays Tributes To Nelson Mandela On Birth Anniversary
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday paid tribute to anti-apartheid icon and former South African President Nelson Mandela on his birth anniversary.
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'Mandela Phones' Launched For South African Children
To promote anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela's vision of education for all children through using technology, a series of affordable mobiles and tablets pre-embedded with content on the life and times of the former South African President have been launched in the country.
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Painting That Helped Save Nelson Mandela's Life May Fetch USD 1.5 Million
A painting that helped fund South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela's legal defense when he was on trial for treason in the early 1960s has been found in a London apartment where it was being used as a notice board.
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South Africa Marks One Year Since Death of Nelson Mandela
South Africans today began marking one year since the death of Nelson Mandela with services, blasting of vuvuzelas and a cricket match to honour his enormous legacy as an anti-apartheid icon and global beacon of hope.
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South Africa Set for Polls Tomorrow
The majority of the 24 million registered voters in South Africa are expected to head to polls tomorrow to elect a fifth democratic government since anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela first assumed power in 1994 after decades of white-minority rule.
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Nelson Mandela's remains transferred to air base
The remains of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela were transferred early Saturday to Waterkloof air base for a farewell from the African National Congress.
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Delayed Barack Obama cheered at Nelson Mandela memorial
US President Barack Obama received a huge ovation as he arrived an hour late on Tuesday at an emotional memorial service for South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.
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"Will Gladly Become Modern Day Nelson Mandela": Trump Amid Ongoing Trials
Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump on Saturday compared himself to South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, sparking quick and virulent criticism from President Joe Biden's campaign team.
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, South Africa's Anti-Apartheid Icon, Dies At 90
South African anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu, described as the country's moral compass, died on Sunday aged 90, President Cyril Ramaphosa said.
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South Africa Mourns Death Of Indian-Origin Anti-Apartheid Veteran Ebrahim Ebrahim
Ebrahim Ismail Ebrahim, an Indian-origin anti-apartheid icon who spent years imprisoned on Robben Island alongside Nelson Mandela and Ahmed Kathrada, has died. He was 84, South Africa's ruling party African National Congress (ANC) has announced.
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South African President Declares Official Funeral, National Days Of Mourning For Winnie Mandela
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a special official funeral "with the highest respect" in honour of anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who died on Monday.
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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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India Donates R2 Million To Nelson Mandela Foundation In South Africa
India has given a two million rand grant to the Nelson Mandela Foundation to ensure that the legacy of the iconic anti-apartheid leader continues to improve the lives of South Africans.
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South Africa's Desmond Tutu Back In Hospital After Surgery
South African cleric and anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu was readmitted to hospital on Saturday to treat an infection following a surgery last week, his family said.
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Anti-Apartheid Icon Desmond Tutu Undergoes Successful Surgery
South African cleric and anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu has had successful surgery to treat recurring infections that have afflicted him for more than a year, his family said on Wednesday.
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Mamata Banerjee Pays Tributes To Nelson Mandela On Birth Anniversary
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday paid tribute to anti-apartheid icon and former South African President Nelson Mandela on his birth anniversary.
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'Mandela Phones' Launched For South African Children
To promote anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela's vision of education for all children through using technology, a series of affordable mobiles and tablets pre-embedded with content on the life and times of the former South African President have been launched in the country.
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Painting That Helped Save Nelson Mandela's Life May Fetch USD 1.5 Million
A painting that helped fund South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela's legal defense when he was on trial for treason in the early 1960s has been found in a London apartment where it was being used as a notice board.
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South Africa Marks One Year Since Death of Nelson Mandela
South Africans today began marking one year since the death of Nelson Mandela with services, blasting of vuvuzelas and a cricket match to honour his enormous legacy as an anti-apartheid icon and global beacon of hope.
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South Africa Set for Polls Tomorrow
The majority of the 24 million registered voters in South Africa are expected to head to polls tomorrow to elect a fifth democratic government since anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela first assumed power in 1994 after decades of white-minority rule.
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Nelson Mandela's remains transferred to air base
The remains of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela were transferred early Saturday to Waterkloof air base for a farewell from the African National Congress.
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Delayed Barack Obama cheered at Nelson Mandela memorial
US President Barack Obama received a huge ovation as he arrived an hour late on Tuesday at an emotional memorial service for South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.
