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On this day in 1988, late former SA President Nelson Mandela was visited in Pollsmoor Prison by the late anti-apartheid activist and politician Helen Suzman.

Nelson Mandela confirmed that hotel magnate, Sol Kerzner had donated to the ANC's electoral campaign on 10 August 1996. This revelation vindicated Holomisa.

Nelson Mandela was arrested on 5 August, 1962 in Cedara. Mandela had just returned to the country after completing 6 months of military training in Morocco.

On the 24th of July 1990, Nelson Mandela agreed with Joe Slovo to end the armed struggle against the apartheid government and allowed for a peaceful transition.

Ayanda Mbatyothi, the 46-year-old who became famous for his uncanny resemblance to the late Nelson Mandela, has tragically lost his life to the coronavirus.

Lerato Kganyago has given away 200 sanitary pads to the needy in an effort to give back to others. She worked with Mayor Masina over the Mandela Day weekend.