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Mandela death: Cousin recounts his rebellious early life

When 91-year-old Nozolile Mtirara speaks of Nelson Mandela, she speaks of a simple man.

The widow of one of Mr Mandela's cousins - and close childhood friend - she remembers a man who enjoyed eating sheep tripe and reminiscing about his days as a young herd boy.

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