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JOHANNESBURG — People from across South Africa celebrated Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday with children singing to him in townships across the country and residents taking part in charity events.

"The mood is good today," said math teacher Khelbeni Mudau, 34, and other staff members at Thuto-Lesedi Secondary School, which handed out soap and perfumes to students from disadvantaged homes.

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