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South African President Announces Death Of Nelson Mandela

by Igor Bobic

12.05.13 | 11:48 am

Former South African President Nelson Mandela reacts at the Mandela foundation, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday June 2, 2009, during a meeting with a group of American and South African students as part of a s... Former South African President Nelson Mandela reacts at the Mandela foundation, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday June 2, 2009, during a meeting with a group of American and South African students as part of a series of activities leading to Mandela Day on July 18th. MORE LESS

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Former South African president Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95, President Zuma announced on Thursday.

“Our nation has lost its greatest son,” Zuma said in a special address.

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