Mandela Will Not Attend 2010 World Cup Because of Family Tragedy

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Today is the day for all the soccer (football fans , especially it is huge for Africa, where the first World Cup will be taken place. Nelson Mandela a proud former president was supposed to be present at the opening of the 2010 World Cup this year, but unfortunately he will not be able to attend. His great granddaughter who was 13, died in the car accident.

According to New York Times:

Zenani Mandela was returning home from the event’s Thursday night kickoff concert in Soweto, an extravaganza that included stars like Alicia Keys and Shakira that was meant to launch the contest on a joyous note. At its conclusion, the sky lit up with fireworks as happy attendees made way to their parked vehicles.

According to police, Zenani died in a one-car accident on a Johannesburg highway. The man behind the wheel, who has yet to be named, was accused of drunk driving and may also be charged with culpable homicide, the police said.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation issued a statement saying the former president would now be unable to attend the opening ceremonies of the tournament.

Please accept our condolences on behalf of all Modamee team and hope all the family will go through all the hardship!

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