Morgan Freeman's Picture Used For Nelson Mandela In Indian Billboard.

 

 An Indian owner of a billboard dedicated to Nelson Mandela was red-faced on Thursday after the discovery that a photo of actor Morgan Freeman was used instead of one of the anti-apartheid hero.
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Sign Language Man At Mandela's Memorial Service Is Fake.

 
The man standing behind Obama and communicating with sign language is fake.The national director of the Deaf Federation of South Africa says a man who provided sign language interpretation on stage for Nelson Mandela's memorial service, attended by scores of heads of state, was a "fake." Asked about the claim by The Associated Press, South Africa's government said it is preparing a statement.
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Nelson Mandela's Body Lying In State In Pretoria.

The body of Nelson Mandela arrived at the Union Buildings in South Africa's capital, Pretoria, where the anti-apartheid hero and first black president of the country is lying  in state.
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Pictures From The Memorial Service In Honour Of Nelson Mandela.

Huge crowds of grieving South Africans converged at Soweto's World Cup stadium Tuesday, to sit side-by-side with presidents, priests, queens and sheikhs at a memorial service for unifying global icon Nelson Mandela. 
 Mandela, former South African President and anti-apartheid icon, passed away last Thursday at the age of 95. World leaders  joined South Africans for his memorial service earlier today.more pictures after cut..

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Incase You Missed It,Here Is The Video Of Nelson Mandela Memorial Service.

(Photos) Beverly Osu & Denrele Edun Pay Their Last Respect To Mandela At His Soweto House.

 
Big Brother Chase Housemate Beverly Osu and Denrele Edun stopped by at Mandela’s home in Soweto to pay their last respect to the former South African president who died on thursday
The duo, who have been in South Africa since the ChannelO Awards which held recently, rocked a Mandela top.
Beverly disclosed that it was the only Mandela shirt she could get - it’s for ages 2 & 3, but she bought it.
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President Jonathan Declares 3 Day Mourning For Nelson Mandela

President Goodluck Jonathan has declared three days of national mourning for former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela, who died yesterday.
Flags are to be flown at half-mast across Nigeria during the period and President Jonathan urged all Nigerians to unite in solidarity with the people of South Africa as they mourn the “great liberator, freedom fighter and hero of the black race.”read more

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Sends Condolence Message To PresidentJacob Zuma And The People Of South Africa.

MANDELA’S INDEFATIGABLE SPIRIT WILL CONTINUE TO INSPIRE PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF AFRICANS – PRESIDENT JONATHAN

President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed immense sadness over the death of former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela.

In a condolence message to President Jacob Zuma, President Jonathan conveyed the sympathy and solidarity of the Federal Government and people of Nigeria to him and all South Africans as they mourn Dr. Mandela.read more 

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Hollywood Stars Pay Tribute To Mandela.

Nelson Mandela made a big impact during his 95 years of life, and news of his passing prompted celebrities to reflect on the late South African revolutionary.

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Happy Birthday To Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela is 95 today! Fans, admirers and well-wishers across the world honour their icon’s legacy through millions of acts of kindness. The social media is abuzz with glowing tributes to Africa's numero uno statesman. Happy Birthday, Nelson Mandela!

South African Leader Hospitalized Again,Ask The Whole World To Pray ForHim.

Nelson Mandela suffered a recurrence of his lung infection and was taken to a hospital late Wednesday.In a statement, the current South African President Jacob Zuma said “we appeal to the people of South Africa and the world to pray for our beloved Madiba [a nickname for Mandela] and his family and to keep them in their thoughts.”“We have full confidence in the medical team and know that they will do everything possible to ensure recovery," he added. “The Presidency appeals once again for understanding and privacy in order to allow space to the doctors to do their work.”Mandela, 94, was taken to a hospital just before midnight local time (6 p.m. ET).The statement said that Mandela had the “best possible expert in medical treatment and comfort.”Mandela spent nearly three weeks in a hospital in December for treatment of a lung infection and gallstone surgery.This was his longest time he had been hospitalized since being released from captivity as a political prisoner in 1990.He was also hospitalized earlier this month for what was described as a "scheduled medical checkup."Mandela was president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, the first president of the country to be elected following the fall of the apartheid system.www.fabmimi.com