Mother’s wish for her Mandela Day baby
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“We hope that Levi gets to live in the real country Madiba had in mind; one without crime and oppression.”
Chantelle Hallett, the mother of a newborn who shares his birthday with the late struggle stalwart Nelson Mandela, shared her aspirations for her little baby boy.

The Randpark Ridge mother gave birth to Levi Chris Hallet on Mandela’s centenary birthday, 18 July, at Sandton Clinic at 8.35 am.
Chantelle said she was very happy that her little one, who weighed in at 3,74 kg, got to share the auspicious birthday with the struggle legend.
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