Nelson Mandela grandson charged with raping girl of 15

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One of Nelson Mandela's grandsons has been charged with raping a 15-year-old girl in South Africa.

The 24-year-old, who cannot be named until he enters his plea, is accused of raping the teenager in the toilets of a bar in Johannesburg.

Earlier in the week, the family of the alleged victim said that Mr Mandela's ex-wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, had sent her bodyguard to dissuade them from pressing charges.

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