PICS: Magical Madiba moments

Published Jul 18, 2017

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As the world commemorates the birthday of former president Nelson Mandela, we share some of the magical pictures that captured iconic moments in his life after his release from prison.

Mandela spent 27 years in various jails, most notably Robben Island, after being convicted of treason during the Rivonia treason trial.

During Mandela's presidency South Africa won the 1995 Rugby World Cup. After his term ended, he continued to be the "face of South Africa" for many years, and was also instrumental in helping secure the right to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

International politicians, film stars and musicians flocked to his Houghton home to meet SA's first black president, whose name had become synonymous with the fight against apartheid.

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