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    BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 8 Jun 2013

    Nelson #Mandela's wife Graca Machel at his bedside since he went into hospital - South Africa presidential spokesmanhttp://bbc.in/18VMBN5 

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      1. Boitumelo‏ @getyesboitumlo 8 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking our thoughts n prayers R with him

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      1. Chetan Mohan‏ @chetanmohan 8 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking Nelson Mandela. Get well soon. This world wants you to be on your feet #bbc @NelsonMandela

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      1. Lisa‏ @lisanorahoc 28 Aug 2013
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        @BBCBreaking

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      1. shopi norah‏ @shopinorah1 10 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking he continues to struggle for his life

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      1. Anyssa Carruthers‏ @anyssac 9 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking people are saying he has passed? Can you please confirm? #mandela #hope #grace

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      1. Barbara Wright‏ @barbskyBest 8 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking Nelson Mandela's condition sounds bad. I have poor l-f so was upset to learn he's fighting for life yet again

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      1. xavier‏ @xaviersylar 8 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking get well soon Madiba

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      1. Jonathan v tossi‏ @JTossi 8 Jun 2013
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        @bbcbreaking @bbcworld Godbless mzee mandela we hope he will be come hearther by jonathan tossi police dar es salaam tanzania.

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      1. joseph riaga‏ @RiagaJoseph 8 Jun 2013
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        @bbcbreaking quick recovery Madiba tata.

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      1. David Soita Masinde‏ @masindedavids 8 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking We pray in earnest that our beloved Madiba lives longer.

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      1. Perl Stead‏ @perlstead 8 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking All in SA praying for him. Get well Madiba.

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      1. Cheryl Hattingh‏ @CherylHattingh 8 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking you're a warrior Madiba, you can beat this.

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      1. Christian Martin‏ @chrisMil1412Dec 8 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking What Would Happen When Nelson Mandela Passes Away as told by an ANC Parliamentarian. http://www.youtube.com/watch ?

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      1. shah tanmoy‏ @ShahTanmoy 8 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking God help

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      1. TobagoFarley‏ @FarleyAugustine 8 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking please Mandela don't die before I visit you in South Africa. So hold the faith great one

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      1. Jonathan During‏ @Scroogest 8 Jun 2013
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        @bbcbreaking serena is remarkable in her two sets win over sharapova what a champion.i believe she will dominate female tennis for 2yrs more

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      1. Khehla_doctor‏ @DoctorPilile 8 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking Hope recovery soon TATA with u in our prayers.

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      1. Outlaws161‏ @161Outlaws161 8 Jun 2013
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        @BBCBreaking @BBCWorld my prayers are with you. GOD bless you and your family.

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