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Fatima Meer is banned for a second time
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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
18-July-1918
- 05-December-2013
<p>President (1991 - 1997) Deputy President (1952 - 1958) (1985 - 1991)</p>
Childhood in the Eastern CapeMandela in Umtata, in his first suit, presented to him by the Paramount Chief of the abaThembu, Jongintaba Dalindyebo. © Mayibuye Centre.Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was the…
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