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
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
Jacob Zuma and Defense Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula celebrate outside the hospital where Nelson Mandela is admitted. AFP
Well wishers hold a placard as they gather to wish former President Nelson Mandela happy birthday outside the Medi-Clinic Heart Hospital. Reuters
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
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