12 million sing for Mandela’s 93rd birthday

MILLIONS of South African school children sang to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 93rd birthday, leading a worldwide chorus of wishes sent to the anti-apartheid icon.

Tue, 19 Jul, 2011 - 01:00

More than 12 million students sang a special version of Happy Birthday before their lessons began.

Mandela also received birthday greetings from South African leaders, including President Jacob Zuma, and from US President Barack Obama.

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