South Africa Moves to Stop Auction of Nelson Mandela's Personal Items

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South Africa Moves to Stop Auction of Nelson Mandela's Personal Items
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South Africa's government is attempting to block the auction of 70 personal items belonging to Nelson Mandela, including his iconic shirts and hearing aids, in New York. The government argues that the items are national heritage and should not be taken out of the country, but Mandela's daughter, Makaziwe Mandela, plans to proceed with the auction. The auction has sparked controversy, with the government and the Mandela family at odds over the sale of the items, which are expected to fetch high prices.

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