Nelson Mandela's ID listed at R1.4-million for auction
The former president's identification document and other personal items are going on sale.
Nelson Mandela is a South African national treasure and one of the most historic figures the world has ever seen.
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His legacy and memory live on in the memories of millions of South Africans and foreigners, and those who are looking to own a physical piece of history can now look forward to possibly doing so.
After a two-year legal battle against the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA), Mandela's daughter Makziwe has officially won the battle and is allowed to auction off her father's belongings.
The SAHRA argued that 29 of the items were heritage objects and wanted them returned to South Africa.
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However, the sale of 70 items belonging to Madiba will now take place through Guernsey (a New York-based auction house) on the 22nd of February.
The collection includes many of his famous Madiba shirts, some worn on very special occasions, his ID book, letters he had written in prison, awards, and many gifts he had received over the years including a gift from former USA president Barack Obama.
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Here's a look at just some of the items on sale:
Hopefully, the new owners will treat these items with the love and respect they deserve and they will remain in good condition for many decades to come.
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