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Senior UDF leaders released from detention for being part of the Mandela Birthday celebrations committee
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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
18-July-1918
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<p>President (1991 - 1997) Deputy President (1952 - 1958) (1985 - 1991)</p>
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Mandela in Umtata, in his first suit, presented to him by the Paramount Chief of the abaThembu, Jongintaba Dalindyebo. © Mayibuye Centre.
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