Win R1000 from MyNews24

News24 is celebrating Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday in style, and we want you to be part of the process.

We want to publish your articles on Nelson Mandela. And the best one, as judged by News24 staff, will receive not the R500 weekly prize, but R1 000 cash!

Simply write an article no longer than 500 words and send it to mynews@news24.com before July 11th. Use the words "Nelson Mandela Birthday" in the subject line and attach your article in Word Doc format.

Include your full name, contact details and a photograph so that if we choose to publish your work, you get all the credit!

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