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Former South African president Nelson Mandela (L) and his wife ...

(AFP/POOL/File) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:57 GMT

(AFP/POOL/File) - Former South African president Nelson Mandela (L) and his wife Graca Machel, pictured in May 2009, have been voted Decade Child Rights Heroes by 7.1 million children, the World's Children's Prize foundation said Friday.(AFP/POOL/File/Kim Ludbrook)

Hasebe Makoto (R) of Japan fights for the ball with Katlego ...

(AFP/File) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:43:28 GMT

(AFP/File) - Hasebe Makoto (R) of Japan fights for the ball with Katlego Mphela (L) of South Africa during their international friendly football match in Port Elizabeth at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on November 14. World Cup hosts South Africa get another chance Tuesday against Jamaica in Bloemfontein to cure the scoring sickness that has infected the team.(AFP/File/Alexander Joe)

Japan's Honda Keisuke (L) fights for the ball with South ...

(AFP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:25:29 GMT

(AFP) - Japan's Honda Keisuke (L) fights for the ball with South Africa's Morgan Gould during their international friendly at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. World Cup hosts South Africa and fellow 2010 qualifiers Japan drew 0-0 in Port Elizabeth on Saturday after a friendly of few scoring chances.(AFP/Alexander Joe)

Japan's Koroki Shinzo, left, defends against South Africa's ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:18:25 GMT

(AP) - Japan's Koroki Shinzo, left, defends against South Africa's MacBeth Sibaya, right, during the international friendly soccer match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Japan's Koroki Shinzo, center, defends against South Africa's ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:16:05 GMT

(AP) - Japan's Koroki Shinzo, center, defends against South Africa's Daine Klate, right, and teammate MacBeth Sibaya, left, during the international friendly soccer match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

South Africa's Tsepo Masilela, back, attacks against Japan's ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:12:09 GMT

(AP) - South Africa's Tsepo Masilela, back, attacks against Japan's Komno Yuichi, front, during the international friendly soccer match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

South Africa's goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs, left, saves a goal ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:07:32 GMT

(AP) - South Africa's goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs, left, saves a goal attempt from Japan's Okazaki Shinji, second from right, during the international friendly soccer match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Japan's Okazaki Shinji, second from right, kicks the ball as ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:06:35 GMT

(AP) - Japan's Okazaki Shinji, second from right, kicks the ball as he attempts a goal against South Africa's goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs, left, during the international friendly soccer match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

South Africa's Reneilwe Letsholonyane, left, heads the ball ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:49:51 GMT

(AP) - South Africa's Reneilwe Letsholonyane, left, heads the ball as Japan's Matsui Daisuke looks on during their international friendly soccer match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Brazilian born South Africa's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:39:37 GMT

(AP) - Brazilian born South Africa's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira gestures to the players during the international friendly soccer match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Brazilian born South Africa's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:33:45 GMT

(AP) - Brazilian born South Africa's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, left, with his assistant Pitso Mosimane, right, gestures to the players during the international friendly soccer match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Brazilian born South Africa's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:33:10 GMT

(AP) - Brazilian born South Africa's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira looks on during the international friendly soccer match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Brazilian born South Africa's coach Carlos Alberto Parreira ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:31:33 GMT

Japan's Inamoto Junichi (L) fights for the ball with South ...

(AFP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:28:38 GMT

(AFP) - Japan's Inamoto Junichi (L) fights for the ball with South Africa's Katlego Mphela during their international friendly football match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.(AFP/Alexander Joe)

South Africa's Teko Modise, right, is tackled by Japan's Endo ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:14:44 GMT

(AP) - South Africa's Teko Modise, right, is tackled by Japan's Endo Yasuhito, left, during the international friendly soccer match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Japan's Honda Keisuke, right, attacks against South Africa's ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:03:39 GMT

(AP) - Japan's Honda Keisuke, right, attacks against South Africa's Morgan Gould, left, during the international friendly soccer match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Japan's Komano Yuichi, right, attacks as South Africa's Teko ...

(AP) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:53:13 GMT

(AP) - Japan's Komano Yuichi, right, attacks as South Africa's Teko Modise, left, defends during the international friendly soccer match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Saturday Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

In this photo taken Tuesday, July 1, 2008 a rabbit sits on ...

(AP) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:45:27 GMT

(AP) - In this photo taken Tuesday, July 1, 2008 a rabbit sits on Robben Island, South Africa. where former South African president Nelson Mandela spent most of his imprisonemnt. The rabbits which are being killed to control a plague will be fed to the poor. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam)

A general view of the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:27:48 GMT

(Reuters) - A general view of the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth November 12, 2009. Port Elizabeth is one of nine South African cities hosting the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. The stadium has an estimated capacity of 46,000. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER)

Kayakers paddle past Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:12:36 GMT

(Reuters) - Kayakers paddle past Nelson Mandela Stadium in Port Elizabeth November 12, 2009. Port Elizabeth is one of nine South African cities hosting the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. The stadium has an estimated capacity of 46,000. Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SPORT SOCCER)

Former South African President Nelson Mandela, pictured in 2008. ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:53:10 GMT

(AFP/File) - Former South African President Nelson Mandela, pictured in 2008. The United Nations General Assembly has declared July 18 "Nelson Mandela International Day" to honor his contributions to global peace.(AFP/File/Shaun Curry)

South Africa's captain Aaron Mokoena, left, with teammate Tsepo ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:56:57 GMT

(AP) - South Africa's captain Aaron Mokoena, left, with teammate Tsepo Masilela during the launch of the 2010 South Africa World Cup jersey in Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday Nov. 11, 2009. On Saturday South Africa play a friendly international soccer match against Japan at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

South Africa's captain Aaron Mokoena during the launch of the ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:54:27 GMT

(AP) - South Africa's captain Aaron Mokoena during the launch of the 2010 South Africa World Cup jersey in Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday Nov. 11, 2009. On Saturday South Africa play a friendly international soccer match against Japan at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

South Africa's captain Aaron Mokoena smiles during the launch ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:52:25 GMT

(AP) - South Africa's captain Aaron Mokoena smiles during the launch of the 2010 South Africa World Cup jersey in Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday Nov. 11, 2009. On Saturday South Africa play a friendly international match against Japan at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

South Africa's captain Aaron Mokoena shows off his muscles during ...

(AP) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:52:07 GMT

(AP) - South Africa's captain Aaron Mokoena shows off his muscles during the launch of the 2010 South Africa World Cup jersey in Johannesburg, South Africa, Wednesday Nov. 11, 2009. On Saturday South Africa play a friendly international match against Japan at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev, former Polish ...

(AP) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:53:34 GMT

(AP) - Former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev, former Polish President Lech Walesa, former President of South Africa Frederik W. de Klerk and Kathrada Ahmed, a South African politician representing Nelson Mandela, from right, participate in the 10th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Berlin, Germany, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. Due to the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the two-day-summit takes place in the German capital. (AP Photo/Franka Bruns)

Former Solidarnocz (solidarity) trade union leader and former ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:13:56 GMT

(Reuters) - Former Solidarnocz (solidarity) trade union leader and former Polish President Lech Walesa flashes a victory sign before the start of the the 10th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Berlin November 10, 2009. Pictured are (R-L) former Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev, Walesa, former South African President Frederik Willem de Klerk and Ahmed Kathrada representing former South African President Nelson Mandela. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay (GERMANY POLITICS)

Vehicles are driven on the Nelson Mandela bridge in Johannesburg, ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:22:37 GMT

(Reuters) - Vehicles are driven on the Nelson Mandela bridge in Johannesburg, November 8, 2009. Johannesburg is one of nine South African cities hosting the 2010 Fifa Soccer World Cup. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SOCIETY SPORT TRANSPORT)

Actor Morgan Freeman (L) portrays Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:48:41 GMT

(Reuters) - Actor Morgan Freeman (L) portrays Nelson Mandela and Matt Damon portrays Francois Pienaar in director Clint Eastwood's new drama film �Invictus" in this undated publicity photograph. REUTERS/Keith Bernstein/Warner Bros. Studios/Handout (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT SOCIETY) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

A traditional Ndebele woman attends a ceremony to honour Nelson ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:53:15 GMT

(Reuters) - A traditional Ndebele woman attends a ceremony to honour Nelson Mandela by the African chiefs, kings and queens at Freedom Park in Pretoria November 5, 2009. Freedom Park is a memorial for those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of South Africa. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SOCIETY)

A traditional Ndebele woman attends a ceremony to honour Nelson ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:51:04 GMT

A traditional Ndebele woman attends a ceremony to honour Nelson ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:49:58 GMT

Traditional Ndebele women attend a ceremony to honour Nelson ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:48:51 GMT

(Reuters) - Traditional Ndebele women attend a ceremony to honour Nelson Mandela by the African chiefs, kings and queens at Freedom Park in Pretoria November 5, 2009. Freedom Park is a memorial for those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of South Africa. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SOCIETY)

Traditional Ndebele men look on during a ceremony to honour ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:46:45 GMT

(Reuters) - Traditional Ndebele men look on during a ceremony to honour Nelson Mandela by the African chiefs, kings and queens at Freedom Park in Pretoria November 5, 2009. Freedom Park is a memorial for those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of South Africa. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SOCIETY)

Traditional Ndebele men look on during a ceremony to honour ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:46:43 GMT

A Ndebele maiden takes a break during a ceremony to honour Nelson ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:45:32 GMT

(Reuters) - A Ndebele maiden takes a break during a ceremony to honour Nelson Mandela by the African chiefs, kings and queens at Freedom Park in Pretoria November 5, 2009. Freedom Park is a memorial for those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of South Africa. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko (SOUTH AFRICA SOCIETY)

Batswana traditional dancers perform during the launch of the ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:21:37 GMT

(AP) - Batswana traditional dancers perform during the launch of the Institute of African Royalty launch in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday Nov. 3, 2009. The kings, queens and chiefs of Africa say they have a role to play in democracy and development on the continent — and that former South African President Nelson Mandela is their role model.Two dozen traditional leaders from across the continent gathered on a Johannesburg university campus to launch the Institute which they say will be a combination of think tank and lobby group. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Delegates dressed in traditional Ndebele outfits stand against ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:18:51 GMT

(AP) - Delegates dressed in traditional Ndebele outfits stand against a wall ahead of the Institute of African Royalty launch in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday Nov. 3, 2009. The kings, queens and chiefs of Africa say they have a role to play in democracy and development on the continent — and that former South African President Nelson Mandela is their role model.Two dozen traditional leaders from across the continent gathered on a Johannesburg university campus to launch the Institute which they say will be a combination of think tank and lobby group. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

A delegate dressed in traditional Ndebele outfit attends the ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:18:30 GMT

(AP) - A delegate dressed in traditional Ndebele outfit attends the Institute of African Royalty launch in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday Nov. 3, 2009. The kings, queens and chiefs of Africa say they have a role to play in democracy and development on the continent — and that former South African President Nelson Mandela is their role model.Two dozen traditional leaders from across the continent gathered on a Johannesburg university campus to launch the Institute which they say will be a combination of think tank and lobby group. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Lucas Mabena, a delegate dressed in traditional Ndebele outfit ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:18:16 GMT

(AP) - Lucas Mabena, a delegate dressed in traditional Ndebele outfit stands against a wall ahead of the Institute of African Royalty launch in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday Nov. 3, 2009.The kings, queens and chiefs of Africa say they have a role to play in democracy and development on the continent — and that former South African President Nelson Mandela is their role model.Two dozen traditional leaders from across the continent gathered on a Johannesburg university campus to launch the Institute which they say will be a combination of think tank and lobby group. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)

Delegates dressed in traditional Ndebele outfits stand against ...

(AP) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:17:55 GMT

Women in traditional dress arrive at the house of former president ...

(AFP/File) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:59:42 GMT

(AFP/File) - Women in traditional dress arrive at the house of former president Nelson Mandela for a party in Qunu, South Africa in 2008. The World Economic Forum said two southern African states -- South Africa and Lesotho -- have leapt into top 10 ranking of countries where women face the least discrimination.(AFP/File/Lionel Healing)

Graca Machel, wife of former South African President Nelson ...

(AFP) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:44:24 GMT

(AFP) - Graca Machel, wife of former South African President Nelson Mandela, speaks during a press conference where she announced the launch of a Campaign to end Pediatric HIV/AIDS (CEPA) in Johannesburg. African leaders were urged Thursday to increase efforts to end HIV infections among children and women, in the world's worst affected continent.(AFP/Stephane de Sakutin)

Nelson Mandela in Artisan's Amandla! A Revolution in Four-Part ...

(Yahoo! Movies Photos) — Mon, 13 Jan 2003 18:50:25 GMT

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Nelson Mandela and Fidel Castro in First Run's Fidel - 2002 ...

(Yahoo! Movies Photos) — Tue, 24 Sep 2002 17:21:47 GMT

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