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Mandela's daughter: 'I haven't shed a tear yet'

Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi exclusively told ITV News she has yet to cry following her father's death.

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Mandela's daughter: I haven't shed a tear yet

Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi exclusively told ITV News she has yet to cry following her father's death.

Zindzi Mandela told ITV News presenter Mark Austin, "Contrary to media reports that I was seen breaking down after the [Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom] viewing, sobbing uncontrollably, I actually haven't shed a tear yet".

Ms Mandela said she did not know whether that was due to delayed shock or if she was in denial.

"Obviously I am very sad, I have got a very heavy feeling in my heart ... but my form of escapism is more to be like a comforter to others in the family and obviously to people who gather outside outside our Houghton home", she said.

Watch Mark Austin's interview with Zindzi Mandela on ITV News at 1.30pm

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