Mandela's shock return to back Zuma

Former president of South Africa Nelson Mandela has thrown his weight behind Jacob Zuma's election campaign. Jonathan Miller reports.

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Mandela made an unexpected appearance at the governing ANC party's final pre-election rally, wearing an ANC top and supporting controversial party leader Jacob Zuma.

Mandela, 90, was cheered by supporters. The election takes place on Wednesday.

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