Article 3V4B9 'I did it for freedom' – Nelson Mandela's quiet comrade

'I did it for freedom' – Nelson Mandela's quiet comrade

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Patrick Wintour
from World news | The Guardian on (#3V4B9)

Robben Island survivor Andrew Mlangeni, 93, in London for tribute event, remains an ANC stalwart

Drawing on his second cigarette within half an hour, Andrew Mlangeni recalls how tobacco was hard to obtain in prison on Robben Island.

"I try to stop, but it takes willpower," the 93-year-old said.

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