Mandela's bleak homeland ready for saviour's return

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The small settlement of Qunu, Eastern Cape, South Africa, where President Nelson Mandela was brought by his mother as a baby and lived until the age of nine, is situated in a bleak rural landscape. It has only one road, and very few facilities. Most of the villagers live in traditional round houses, but there are two rectangular homes, one belonging to Napilisi Mandela, the president's younger half-brother, and the other due to be Mandela's retirement home.

Housing, Homes and haunts

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End of an African era as 70,000 hail the passig of Mandela the legend

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South Africa is holding elections and the African National Congres (ANC) has held its final rally, attracting some 70,000 supporters. The ANC looks set to win some two thirds of votes in seven provinces of the total of nine. The successor to Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, used Zula and Xhosa rather than English, emphasising his change in style from Mandela's. The ANC needs a vote of 75% in parliament if it is to change the constitution of South Africa.

Political activity, African National Congress

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Mandela bids farewell to parliament

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South African President Nelson Mandela placed strong emphasis on his government's achievements in his opening speech to the final session of parliament before he retires at the next election. He acknowledged that problem areas remain, including crime and unemployment, but made no reference to xenophobia, which is also a growing cause for concern. He was also critical of those who highlight the negative aspects of the new South Africa.

Speeches, lectures and essays

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