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Mandela elected President of South Africa
John Simpson and Robin Denselow report from South Africa on the day that Nelson Mandela became President.
The election was the first in the history of South Africa in which all races were allowed to vote democratically.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by global leaders and dignitaries, including Hilary Clinton, Fidel Castro and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
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