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Nelson Mandela Day: Remembering Madiba through these sites in S Africa

July 18 (also known globally as Mandela Day) 2020 marks the passage of 102 years since the birth of the great South African revolutionary

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Nelson Mandela, or as he is affectionately known -- Madiba. Photo: Shutterstock

IANS New Delhi

5 min read Last Updated : Jul 18 2020 | 2:36 PM IST

\While the mention of South Africa immediately brings alive the imagery of safaris, glamping, bungee jumping, diverse food and warm people, its rich and diverse cultural history is equally appealing. An inseparable part of the historic fabric of this nation remains its iconic leader - Nelson Mandela, or as he is affectionately known -- Madiba.

Mandela, born into a South African royal family, went on to become an influential political leader and then also the President, and was at the forefront of South African freedom struggle. From serving 27 years in prison to working as a philanthropist, his life was legendary

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