Free State – “I worship the ground Madiba walks on – why would I wish him dead?” This is the question asked by Professor Jonathan Jansen, rector of the University of the Free State, reacting to a report in Beeld on Monday quoting him as saying he wishes Nelson Mandela would die.

“Do you honestly think I would say something like this, knowing my deep admiration for the man?” he asked.

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