President Obama's Sympathy Call to Nelson Mandela

Obama recently made a call to 91-year-old Nelson Mandela. White House Officials contend the call was simply an expression of sympathy for the death of Mandela's great granddaughter.
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President Obama recently made a call to 91-year-old Nelson Mandela. White House Officials contend the Friday morning call was simply an expression of sympathy for the death of Mandela's great granddaughter. Obama Officials say the White House call was relatively short in length.

Nelson Mandela's 13-year-old great granddaughter was killed in a car crash after leaving the kick-off, pre-World Cup concert in Soweto. The driver of the vehicle charged with drunk driving has not been named. Reports indicate he also faces a culpable homicide charge but has been released to await a further hearing.

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