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Reporting Nelson Mandela's Death

David Amanor is joined by journalists from across the 大象传媒's language services in a special programme reflecting on how Mandela's life and death has been reported around the world

Presenter David Amanor is joined by journalists from across the 大象传媒's language services in a special programme reflecting on how Mandela's life and death has been reported around the world.

We start with Mandela's favourite poem, Invictus by William Ernest Henley, read in Hindi by Rajesh Joshi. As a rookie reporter Rajesh had an extraordinary meeting with Mandela at the site where Mahatma Gandhi was killed.

The Chinese Service bring a musical tribute to Mandela. As an 18 year old Daisy Harper from 大象传媒 Chinese remembers rocking to the beats of Beyond and their song for Mandela.

From Latin America, Pablo Esparza takes us back in time to reflect on Madiba's relationship with Cuba and the Cuban soldiers who fought for African liberation.

From 大象传媒 Indonesia Endang Nurdin reveals how Mandela's love of batik began.

And South African journalist Lebo Diseko who met Mandela as a child talks through her memories, reflects on the coverage of the day and picks out the liberation songs that defined the anti-apartheid era.

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50 minutes

Last on

Sat 7 Dec 2013 02:06GMT

Broadcasts

  • Fri 6 Dec 2013 12:06GMT
  • Fri 6 Dec 2013 23:06GMT
  • Sat 7 Dec 2013 02:06GMT

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