Celebrations for Mandela's 94th
South Africa is celebrating the 94th birthday of former president Nelson Mandela. He is unlikely to attend any public celebrations, but was pictured yesterday with ex-US president Bill Clinton at his home in Qunu.
Influential figures send birthday wishes to Mandela
Foreign Secretary William Hague:
Susan Rice represents the US at the UN:
Rio Ferdinand is a former England captain:
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