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Royal Role for Mandela Grandson

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Published: Apr 17, 2007, 12:26 AM ET
Updated:Feb 10, 2022, 01:25 PM ET

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Nelson Mandela and tribal royalty from across South Africa gathered at the former president’s birthplace yesterday to witness his grandson reclaim the royal position he renounced to fight apartheid.

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