Nelson Mandela's Family Fights Over Funeral Broadcast Rights -- The Australian/The Times
THEY have fought over bodies, burials, trust funds and wine labels. Now Nelson Mandela's squabbling offspring are fighting over the broadcasting rights to his funeral.
Makaziwe Mandela, the former president's eldest daughter, held talks with the South African Broadcasting Corp and government officials last month demanding "preferential" access for CNN, the American network.
Although details of Mr Mandela's state funeral have not been released - it is deemed inappropriate while he clings to life in hospital - it is expected to be one of the most widely watched send-offs in broadcasting history.
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My Comment: Nelson Mandela deserves better.
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