Sad news on the opening day of the World Cup in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela’s 13-year-old great-granddaughter Zenani was killed in a car crash early this morning as she was returning home from Thursday night’s kick-off concert.

Police say Zenani died in a one-car accident on a Johannesburg highway. The man behind the wheel, was accused of drunk driving and may also be charged with culpable homicide.

This is the first time the World Cup is being played in Africa and the former president’s appearance at the opening today was to be a high point for the country. But, naturally, Mandela canceled his appearance at the World Cup today to be with his mourning family.

Our prayers are with them.

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Morgan Freeman is tackling the role of Nelson Mandela in the new film, “Invictus.”  It’s about Mandela’s efforts to unite a racially-divided South Africa for the Rugby World Cup.  “Invictus” was directed by Clint Eastwood and it also stars Matt Damon as rugby player Francois Pienaar.  The film hits screens December 11th.

Morgan Freeman is tackling the role of Nelson Mandela in the new film, “Invictus.”  It’s about Mandela’s efforts to unite a racially-divided South Africa for the Rugby World Cup.  “Invictus” was directed by Clint Eastwood and it also stars Matt Damon as rugby player Francois Pienaar.  The film hits screens December 11th.

Morgan Freeman is tackling the role of Nelson Mandela in the new film, “Invictus.”  It’s about Mandela’s efforts to unite a racially-divided South Africa for the Rugby World Cup.  “Invictus” was directed by Clint Eastwood and it also stars Matt Damon as rugby player Francois Pienaar.  The film hits screens December 11th.