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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-11-10 06:16 AM
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Mandela to miss World Cup Opening as his 13 year old great granddaughter
died in a car crash on her way home from the Opening Concert. Rest in peace little Zenani


Nelson Mandela is to miss the World Cup opening ceremony after the death of his great-granddaughter, Zenani, in a car crash, his office says.

The 13-year-old died when the car taking her home from a Soweto concert on the eve of the World Cup overturned.

The car's driver has been arrested and charged with drink-driving, police say.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation said the tragedy made it inappropriate for the former president, who is 91, to attend the opening ceremony in Johannesburg.
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Are_grits_groceries Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-11-10 06:20 AM
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1. So sad!
My heart goes out to him and his family.
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-11-10 07:13 AM
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5. Very sad indeed
It's here - the Opening Ceremony begins.
Africa here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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hlthe2b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-11-10 06:38 AM
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2. Died as a result of the driver being drunk.....
How tragic. I wonder if it was a family member.... RIP, little one.
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mmonk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-11-10 06:39 AM
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3. Sad development.
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Kringle Donating Member (411 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-11-10 06:58 AM
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4. wearing seat belts? .nt
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lunatica Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-11-10 07:26 AM
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6. That's tragic
It's so sad.
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political_Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-11-10 08:07 AM
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7. I am very sorry to hear of that happening.
I send my condolences to Mr. Mandela and his family. RIP, my little one. :(
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Renew Deal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-11-10 08:09 AM
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8. So sad
:pals:
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