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Zenani Mandela had celebrated her 13th birthday on 9 JuneZenani Mandela had celebrated her 13th birthday on 9 June
Nelson Mandela's great-granddaughter has been killed in a car crash after a concert on the eve of the World Cup.Nelson Mandela's great-granddaughter has been killed in a car crash after a concert on the eve of the World Cup.
Zenani Mandela, 13, died when travelling home after the concert in Soweto, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said. No-one else was hurt. The Nelson Mandela Foundation said the death of Zenani Mandela meant the former president would not be attending the opening ceremony in Johannesburg.
Zenani was one of Mr Mandela's nine great-grandchildren. Miss Mandela, 13, died as her car overturned as it was taking her home from the concert in Soweto. No-one else was hurt.
The car's driver has been arrested and charged with drink-driving, police say.
The incident came just hours before the former South African president was due to attend the opening of the World Cup in Johannesburg.The incident came just hours before the former South African president was due to attend the opening of the World Cup in Johannesburg.
Early reports quoted police as saying Zenani had been travelling with Nelson Mandela's former wife, Winnie Madikizela, when the accident happened near Johannesburg city centre. The Foundation said the death of one of Mr Mandela's s nine great-grandchildren made it inappropriate for him to attend World Cup opening celebrations.
But the Foundation told the BBC Winnie Madikizela was not in the car, which was the only vehicle involved in the crash at around 0030 (2230 GMT on Thursday). "We are sure that South Africans and people all over the world will stand in solidarity with Mr Mandela and his family in the aftermath of this tragedy," said a statement. "Madiba will be there with you in spirit today."
Drink-driving charge
The car carrying the teenager overturned as it came off a slip road on the M1 motorway, which travels through Johannesburg city centre, at around 0030 (2230 GMT on Thursday).
Winnie Mandela was reportedly taken to hospital and treated for shock
Police say the unnamed male driver, who was reportedly unhurt, may also face culpable homicide charges.
"He lost control of the vehicle and it collided with a barricade," police spokeswoman Edna Mamonyane told the Associated Press. "The Metro police found that he was drunk."
Early reports quoted police as saying Nelson Mandela's former wife, Winnie Madikizela, had been in the car when the accident happened.
The Foundation told the BBC Winnie Madikizela was not in the car - which was the only vehicle involved in the crash - but that she had been taken to hospital because of her shock at the news of Zenani's death.
Foundation spokesman Sello Hating said she had been released from hospital after a couple of hours and returned home.
"The family has asked for privacy as they mourn this tragedy," said the Foundation in a statement."The family has asked for privacy as they mourn this tragedy," said the Foundation in a statement.
Zenani had celebrated her 13th birthday on 9 June.Zenani had celebrated her 13th birthday on 9 June.
Heavy trafficHeavy traffic
The car overturned as it came off a slip road on the M1 motorway, which travels through Johannesburg city centre, says the BBC's Karen Allen in the city. South Africa has one of the world's worst road safety records, and there are nearly 50 deaths each day on roads across the country.
The car's driver has been arrested and police said they were investigating charges of culpable homicide, our correspondent adds.
Thursday's World Cup concert had drawn tens of thousands to Soweto's Orlando Stadium, and traffic in the area had been busy into the early hours of Friday.Thursday's World Cup concert had drawn tens of thousands to Soweto's Orlando Stadium, and traffic in the area had been busy into the early hours of Friday.
The event featured a cast of international stars - including Colombian singer Shakira, the Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys, as well as African stars Amadou & Mariam and Hugh Masekela.The event featured a cast of international stars - including Colombian singer Shakira, the Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys, as well as African stars Amadou & Mariam and Hugh Masekela.
Anti-apartheid icon Mr Mandela, 91, had campaigned for the World Cup to come to South Africa.Anti-apartheid icon Mr Mandela, 91, had campaigned for the World Cup to come to South Africa.
Some 350,000 people are expected to visit South Africa for the competition, which is being held in Africa for the first time.Some 350,000 people are expected to visit South Africa for the competition, which is being held in Africa for the first time.