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When Nelson Mandela was asked 15 years ago who should play him in a film version of his life, his reply was instant: Morgan Freeman.

Zurich - South Africa played its Nelson Mandela trump card at the very last moment to let the message ring out loudly: give it to us.

Mr Zuma praised his predecessors and said he would follow the policies of reconciliation between the races that Nelson Mandela had pursued.

Nelson Mandela had just been released, and we met with him in a secret place and visited the prison where he had lived.

Nelson Mandela I cannot conceive of Israel withdrawing if Arab states do not recognize Israel , within secure borders .

That the revered Nelson Mandela's rainbow nation is now turning to a man of Mr Zuma's stamp may sharpen prejudices about Africa.

It's frequently attributed to Nelson Mandela, the former South African president, and said to be an excerpt from his 1994 inaugural address.

Speaking at Sunday's ANC rally, former President Nelson Mandela did not endorse Zuma, and did not offer praise for his party's achievements.

The day Nelson Mandela told me and helped me was one of the happiest days of my life.

The next day, at the White House, I held a reception for Nelson Mandela with African-American religious leaders.

Nelson Mandela has been a lawyer and a freedom fighter. A political prisoner, peacemaker and president.

TOWARDS the end of his 27 years in jail, Nelson Mandela began to yearn for a hotplate.

But Nelson Mandela broke down in tears yesterday as he told the world that his son had died of Aids.

Was it Nelson Mandela, with a steel-trap political sense sneaking out from under the surface charm and grace?

Our story began in the Pollsmoor Prison in South Africa, a place where Nelson Mandela spent several of his 27 years of incarceration.

Earlier, the former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, described Albertina Sisulu as "one of the greatest South Africans" .

"The family has asked for privacy as they mourn this tragedy, " said the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Nelson Mandela is sitting at home watching TV when he hears a knock at the door.

I met Nelson Mandela after he was released and asked him what he thought of Sun City.

Nelson Mandela When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat.

Nelson Mandela will miss today's World Cup opener between Mexico and South Africa due to the death of his great-granddaughter.

Unlike South Africa's apartheid government when Nelson Mandela was released from prison, Burma's dictatorship is not in its death throes.

Nelson Mandela referred to Nkosi as an "icon of the struggle for life. "

The region was home to the Grandfather of the Nation, the one and only Nelson Mandela - born in a rural spot known as Qunu.

The model says she gave the stones to Jeremy Ratcliffe of the Nelson Mandela children's fund, telling him to do "some good" with them.

Tribal elders might have his respect. Nelson Mandela would.

Other famous politicians who have had the honor of ringing the bell include Nelson Mandela and Rudy Giuliani.

Rwanda's Kagame is no Nelson Mandela, but he actively seeks a sustainable outcome for his tattered nation.

South African leaders say anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela continues to recover after being hospitalized for a recurring lung infection.

In 1995 Nelson Mandela presented him with a United Nations Global 500 Award for outstanding environmental achievement.

Then we turned on the television and watched Nelson Mandela take the last steps in his long walk to freedom.

When Nelson Mandela came in the 1950s to meet the band she sang with, she sat quietly in the corner and let the men do the talking.

From Nigeria, I flew to Arusha, Tanzania, to the Burundi peace talks, which Nelson Mandela had been chairing.

Theirs, after all, was the country of human rights, a beacon to the world, as their first black president, Nelson Mandela, had proclaimed.

Nelson Mandela Let freedom reign. The sun never set on so glorious a human achievement.

To Nelson Mandela, the announcement of a Republic Day was a call to action.

There was a huge roar from the crowd as Nelson Mandela arrived at the stadium.

Both Nelson Mandela and Mark Twain also observed that courage is about mastering or resisting fear, not the absence of fear.

Celebrities have sent their best wishes to South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela ahead of his 90th birthday on Friday.

Celebrations are taking place across South Africa today to mark the ninety-third birthday of the former president, Nelson Mandela.

To make the final competitive, it was changed so "the public could vote for who they thought should stand next to Nelson Mandela" .

Former South African president Nelson Mandela has made an unexpected appearance at the governing ANC party's final pre-election rally.

Nelson Mandela had received tens of thousands of votes more than anyone else in the initial poll.

Paranoia led to bans on political parties, among them the ANC, whose de facto leader was Nelson Mandela.

Actress Mia Farrow was questioned by the court about the events surrounding a dinner party hosted by Nelson Mandela in 1997.

Nelson Mandela's experience as an excellent example of overcoming adversity.

All men should coexist peacefully; and all men should be given the equal rights. --(South Africa)Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela is a classic example of these Cancer traits.

The first banknotes featuring the face of Nelson Mandela have gone into circulation in South Africa.

Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela and have many more years to come with your family and eat lot of cake!

Recently, Stevie was honored by South African president Nelson Mandela for his work against that country's system of racial apartheid.

On Saturday I was at Johannesburg City Hall for the seventh Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture.

South Africa's first black president, Nelson Mandela, made a rare public appearance.

After his release from prison, Nelson Mandela gave his first speech in Johannesburg in the stadium now named Soccer City.

Honorary freeman include Bob Geldof, Nelson Mandela, Alan Shearer and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

The four are members of The Elders, an independent group of world leaders founded by Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela has been that role model for countless people around the world.

A score of Africa's past presidents and prime ministers, this week including Nelson Mandela, have also spoken out.

Only free men can negotiate; prisoners cannot enter into contracts. --Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.

I took it after consultation with members of the then new South African government, including President Nelson Mandela.

Everybody mentioned Nelson Mandela, of course.

Nelson Mandela is a hero to people of all backgrounds and experience who strive for freedom and progress.

I've been in jail longer than Nelson Mandela, so maybe you want me to run for President?

He called Nelson Mandela "Barabbas from Robben Island" .

Nelson Mandela I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, said Obama gave the world the courage to dream.

Nelson Mandela won the election, ending the racist apartheid regime that divided South Africa for 46 years.

On a warm afternoon before a sellout crowd of 42, 286 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Brazil controlled the tempo early on.

Nelson Mandela I detest racialism, because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from a black man or a white man.

Nelson Mandela Let there be work, bread, water and salt for all.

It is reported that in New York this year, including Nelson Mandela's Life held a series of outreach activities.

Why did Nelson Mandela turn to violence to make black and white people equal?

Nelson Mandela went on to win the first democratic election in South Africa and served as President from 1994-99.

Nelson Mandela was a hero who led the black people' s struggle for their rights .

Brazil's Juan challenges a Dutch player during their match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth July 2.

Why did Nelson Mandela turn to violence to make black and whit people equal?

Nelson Mandela was 75 when he became president of South Africa.

Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president in 1994, ending racist apartheid rule.

Nelson Mandela himself has said that only Morgan Freeman could portray him. And so Freeman was the first actor cast.

After all, "where did the Jacobins meet, or the Southern coalition, or Nelson Mandela? "

Nelson Mandela fought for the equal rights of the black people in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela was born in a small village in the Transkei region of South Africa. He eas born on 18th July, 1918.

Everyone reveres Nelson Mandela.

"Hey, just look at us, which other country has a moral colossus to match Nelson Mandela? " asked Desmond Tutu.

Former South African president Nelson Mandela, 92, will attend the World Cup opening ceremony and deliver a speech.

The exchange is said to have happened when both were in South Africa as guests of President Nelson Mandela in 1997.

Nelson Mandela's great-granddaughter has been killed in a car crash after a concert on the eve of the World Cup.

Echoing Nelson Mandela, he says the road to freedom will be long.

Ms Campbell allegedly received a blood diamond from Mr Taylor after a dinner hosted by Nelson Mandela in South Africa 13 years ago.

He was in prison for one day short of 30 years: longer than Nelson Mandela, though few noticed.

The school's concept arose from a conversation Winfrey had with former South African president Nelson Mandela years ago.

Together, the best way we can thank Nelson Mandela for his work is by taking action for others and inspiring change.

eg. The prize was awarded to the ANC leader Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela arrives at Soccer City stadium in Soweto before the Final between Netherlands and Spain July 11.

We can cite Nelson Mandela's experience as an excellent example of overcoming adversity .

I guessed that he was referring to Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela is a truly remarkable man.

Everyone one in the world respects Nelson Mandela.

I think of Nelson Mandela, who has spent his life upholding the rights of others.

Fatima Meer, a friend and biographer of Nelson Mandela has died. She was 81.

And 15 years later, after thinking I would never go back, I had the privilege and the honor to work in the government of Nelson Mandela.

Last year, the United States joined 192 other United Nations member states in supporting the creation of Nelson Mandela International Day.

Nelson Mandela Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

We know that your heart is broken. I know you have some comfort from the letter from the President of the United States and Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela is a great model for us to learn the true spirit of cooperative governance.

Nelson Mandela In my country we go to prison first and then become President.

He is Nelson Mandela and that is why we forgive.

Nelson Mandela's Address to Rally in Cape Town on His Release from Prison

first met Nelson Mandela, when my life very difficult period

And as we letour own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permissionto do the same. from Nelson Mandela Inauguration Speech, 1994

That was in 1952, Nelson Mandela is my first black lawyer to seek help