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How does one begin to describe being in the presence of Nelson Mandela for over 3 hours as a Johannesburg family photographer? \u00a0The moment will stay with me and my son for years to come.<\/p>\n

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Nelson Mandela and his beloved widower, Graca Machel’s grandchildren from her daughter Josina Machel.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Nelson Mandela and his beloved widower, Graca Machel.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Nelson Mandela and his beloved widower, Graca Machel.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Simply love this one of Nelson Mandela and his beloved widower, Graca Machel.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Another all time favourite of our beloved Madiba!<\/p><\/div>\n

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I know that my son will cherish this photo with Madiba for life!<\/p><\/div>\n

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As I will treasure this one – a very young me with Nelson Mandela<\/p><\/div>\n

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And my son with a lady with the warmest heart, Graca Machel<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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