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    The foreword to the book, published by Michel Lafon and Africa World Press, quotes Mandela saying: "In President Denis Sassou-Nguesso, I recognise a man who is not only one of our great African leaders but also one of those who gave their unconditional support to our fighters' demand for freedom, and who worked tirelessly to free oppressed peoples from their chains and help restore their dignity and hope." But on Tuesday, the foundation said in a statement: "Mr Mandela has neither read the book nor written a foreword for it ... we condemn this brazen abuse of Mr Mandela's name." Full Article at Times Live South Africa
    In President Denis Sassou-Nguesso, I recognise a man who is not only one of our great African leaders but also one of those who gave their unconditional support to our fighters' demand for freedom, and who worked tirelessly to free oppressed peoples from their chains and help restore their dignity and hope.
    Nelson Mandela – Nelson Mandela SOURCE: Times Live South Africa 1 month ago
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Ambassador claims Mandela quote true
  1. Mr Mandela has neither read the book nor written a foreword for it ... we condemn this brazen abuse of Mr Mandela's name.
    SOURCE: Times Live South Africa 1 month ago
  2. I don't know where exactly it was taken from, but it is historically true. It has historical facts because it was allegedly taken from one of Mandela's speeches years ago.
    SOURCE: Times Live South Africa 1 month ago
  3. I have seen the book and the quote myself and I can tell you, the quote is true. There is no distortion of the quotation. It has historical facts that cannot be disputed
    SOURCE: Times Live South Africa 1 month ago

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