Tragedy sees Mandela miss World Cup opening

NELSON MANDELA pulled out of the opening ceremony of the World Cup following the death of his great-granddaughter in a car crash.

Zenani Mandela, 13, was killed on the way home from last night’s Soweto concert heralding the launch of the tournament, which is being held in Africa for the first time.

Mandela, 91, was expected at yesterday’s opening day festivities, although his family had been worried about his health.