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epa01387179 South African former President Nelson Mandela smiles as he receives an early birthday present of a cheque for R3 million (350,000 euros) from the Sanlam Ubuntu-Botho life insurance empowerment partnership in Johannesburg, South Africa, 18 June 2008. The donation was made to the Nelson Mandela Endowment Fund to help to ensure the continuation of the work of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Mandela turns 90 on 18 July. EPA/SIPHIWE SIBEKO / POOL