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Sunday, 8 December 2013

Mandela: Life and legacy in pictures

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 and died on December 5, 2013. Photo/AFP

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 and died on December 5, 2013. Photo/AFP 

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South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela with his former wife Winnie during their wedding in 1957.  AFP PHOTO

South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela with his former wife Winnie during their wedding in 1957. PHOTO/FILE

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A file photo dated 1961 of South African anti-apartheid leader and African National Congress (ANC) member Nelson Mandela.

A file photo dated 1961 of South African anti-apartheid leader and African National Congress (ANC) member Nelson Mandela.

A picture taken on February 11, 1990 shows Nelson Mandela (C) and his wife Winnie raising their fists and saluting cheering crowds upon Mandela's release from the Victor Verster prison near Paarl. The anti-apartheid icon spent 27 years in jail before his release. He died Thursday at the age of 95. AFP PHOTO FILES / ALEXANDER JOE

A jubilant Sowetan holds up a February 11, 1990 newspaper announcing the release of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela after 26 years. Photo/FILE

A jubilant Sowetan holds up a February 11, 1990 newspaper announcing the release of anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela after 26 years. Photo/FILE

South African Communist Party (SACP) leader Joe Slovo (L) and anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela (C) salute supporters May 6, 1990 in Soweto. AFP PHOTO WALTER DHLADHLA

South African Communist Party (SACP) leader Joe Slovo (L) and anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela (C) salute supporters May 6, 1990 in Soweto. AFP PHOTO WALTER DHLADHLA

South Africa's Nelson Mandela, his wife Winnie and the then Kenyan President Daniel Moi in Nairobi in 1990. Mandela was on a tour of African nations after his release from prison. Photo/FILE

South Africa's Nelson Mandela, his wife Winnie and the then Kenyan President Daniel Moi in Nairobi in July 14,1990. Mandela was on a tour of African nations after his release from prison. Photo/FILE

Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi (left) married Zweli Hlongwane on October 26, 1992 in Soweto. Photo/FILE

Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi (left) married Zweli Hlongwane on October 26, 1992 in Soweto. Photo/FILE

South African President Nelson Mandela on May 10, 1994 during his inauguration in Pretoria. Photo/Walter Dhladhla/AFP

South African President Nelson Mandela on May 10, 1994 during his inauguration in Pretoria. Photo/Walter Dhladhla/AFP

South African President Nelson Mandela inside his former cell at Robben Island prison off the coast of Cape Town February 10, 1995 He spent 19 of his 27 years in jail. Photo/FILE

South African President Nelson Mandela inside his former cell at Robben Island prison off the coast of Cape Town February 10, 1995 He spent 19 of his 27 years in jail. Photo/FILE

Former South African President Nelson Mandela at Trafalgar Square in London July 12, 1996 on his way to South Africa House. Mandela was on the last day of his four-day state visit to the United Kingdom. Photo/FILE

Former South African President Nelson Mandela at Trafalgar Square in London July 12, 1996 on his way to South Africa House. Mandela was on the last day of his four-day state visit to the United Kingdom. Photo/FILE

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South African President Nelson Mandela (L) hugs British supermodel Naomi Campbell in front of American actress Mia Farrow, British model Kate Moss (second from left) and model Christy Turlington (R), at Genadendal, at his Cape Town home, February 13, 1998. Photo/FILE

South African President Nelson Mandela (L) hugs British supermodel Naomi Campbell in front of American actress Mia Farrow, British model Kate Moss (second from left) and model Christy Turlington (R), at Genadendal, at his Cape Town home, February 13, 1998. Photo/FILE

South African President Nelson Mandela and British Queen Elizabeth II ride in a carriage along the Mall on the first full day of his state visit to Britain July 9, 1998. Mandela was in the United Kingdom until July 12 when he travelled to France. Photo/FILE

South African President Nelson Mandela and British Queen Elizabeth II ride in a carriage along the Mall on the first full day of his state visit to Britain July 9, 1998. Mandela was in the United Kingdom until July 12 when he travelled to France. Photo/FILE

South African President Nelson Mandela (L) and deputy President Thabo Mbeki (R) at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg May 30, 1999. This was Mandela's last rally as president before he steps down 16 June after the 02 June general elections. Photo/FILE

South African President Nelson Mandela (L) and deputy President Thabo Mbeki (R) at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg May 30, 1999. This was Mandela's last rally as president before he steps down 16 June after the 02 June general elections. Photo/FILE

US talk show host Oprah Winfrey (R) and former South African President Nelson Mandela mark the start of construction of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in Johannesburg on December 6, 2002. Photo/FILE

US talk show host Oprah Winfrey (R) and former South African President Nelson Mandela mark the start of construction of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in Johannesburg on December 6, 2002. Photo/FILE

A file photo taken on May 15, 2004 shows former South African President Nelson Mandela (R) holding the Jules Rimet World cup beside Capetown Archbishop Desmond Tutu, at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich.   AFP PHOTO FRANCK FIFE

A file photo taken on May 15, 2004 shows former South African President Nelson Mandela (R) holding the Jules Rimet World cup beside Capetown Archbishop Desmond Tutu, at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich. AFP PHOTO FRANCK FIFE

Singer Will.i.am performs at The Mandela Day concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York July 18, 2009. REUTERS

Singer Will.I.am performs at The Mandela Day concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York July 18, 2009.

The United Nations inaugurated Nelson Mandela International Day, which is celebrated each year on the former South African president's birthday July 18.The day calls for people around the world to take action to make a difference in their communities. Photo/FILE

Former South African President Nelson Mandela (R) with US First LAdy Michelle Obama (2ndR) and her daughters Malia (L) and Sasha at his home in Johannesburg on June 21, 2011. AFP PHOTO / Debbie Yazbek/ Nelson Mandela Foundation

Former South African President Nelson Mandela (R) with US First Lady Michelle Obama (2ndR) and her daughters Malia (L) and Sasha at his home in Johannesburg on June 21, 2011. AFP PHOTO / Debbie Yazbek/ Nelson Mandela Foundation

A man holds up candles to a mural depicting former South African President and civil rights champion Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5, 2013 in the Harlem neighborhood of the Manhattan borough of New York, United States. Photo/Andrew Burton/Getty Images

A man holds up candles to a mural depicting former South African President and civil rights champion Nelson Mandela, who died on December 5, 2013 in the Harlem neighborhood of the Manhattan borough of New York, United States. Photo/Andrew Burton/Getty Images

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