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| Nelson Mandela's grandchildren held at gunpoint in driveway shootout after his 92nd birthday | |
| 2010-07-22 | |
| Nelson Mandela's grandchildren were held up by gunmen after returning from the former South African president's 92nd birthday party, it emerged today. Mr Mandela's daughter, Zindzi Mandela, and her children were attacked by two men as they arrived by car in the driveway of their home in Johannesburg. They were ordered to lie down, but then the men decided to leave. However, they returned and searched the group, but then one of the men suddenly fired a shot. The victims' driver returned fire and the men, both said to be black, fled.
It is unknown whether the attackers hesitated because knew recognised Miss Mandela, 49. The family is still coming to terms with the death of Zindzi's grandchild Zenani, who died in a car crash ahead of the World Cup, hosted in South Africa in June. Mourning for her death led Nelson Mandela to cancel his appearance at the opening ceremony. Police said Mr Mandela's grandchildren were returning to their Johannesburg home from Mr Mandela's estate across the city at 6.30pm on Sunday when the attack took place. | |
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