Photos: South Africa celebrates Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday
South Africa celebrated Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday as the anti- apartheid leader’s health improved, according to government reports. Here are some photographs.
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A group of kindergarten children sing Happy Birthday to Nelson Mandela outside the Mediclinic Heart Hospital where former South African President Nelson Mandela is being treated in Pretoria. AP
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South African President Jacob Zuma flanked by South African Defense Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula celebrate Nelson Mandela’s birthday outside the Medi Clinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria. AFP
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Jacob Zuma and Defense Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula celebrate outside the hospital where Nelson Mandela is admitted. AFP
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Well wishers hold a placard as they gather to wish former President Nelson Mandela happy birthday outside the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital. Reuters
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A woman stands in front of posters and get well messages outside the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital where the ailing Mandela is being treated. Reuters
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A newspaper vendor shows on Thursday the front page of the local Daily Sun in Soweto, wishing former South African President Nelson Mandela a happy 95th birthday. AFP
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