South Africa's president says Nelson Mandela has died

5 Dec, 2013 09:49 PMQuick Read

As the world mourns the loss of Nelson Mandela, nzherald.co.nz remembers the life of the anti-apartheid campaigner and the first black President of South Africa. He was imprisoned for 27 years, controversial for much of his life, he received international acclaim for his anti-colonial and anti-apartheid stance. He was held in deep respect within South Africa, and has been described as "the father of the nation".

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) South Africa's president says Nelson Mandela has died.

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