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Mandela: 'I have mellowed'

Former South African President Nelson Mandela is about to celebrate his 91st birthday. A special Nelson Mandela day to be held in South Africa during which ordinary citizens will be asked to give up some time to help others in need.

Southern Africa correspondent Karen Allen reports on new archive of Mr Mandela that has been released to mark his birthday.

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