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Saturday, November 1, 1997 Published at 15:38 GMT World Now Mandela swaps political power for girl power A moment President Mandela will never forget
The South African President, Nelson Mandela, was given a taste of girl power when he met British pop stars the Spice Girls in Johannesburg.
Mr Mandela said it was a moment he would always remember.
The encounter brought together two of the icons of the modern world, but it was a third participant, Prince Charles who provided the link.
The group, whose motto is "girl power", are playing in a charity concert to mark the
Prince of Wales's visit.
Among the fans are Charles and his
youngest son Prince Harry, who has spent the past three days
on a private game farm with a school friend.
"It is the second greatest moment in my life," the Prince
said. "The greatest was the first time that I met them."
The Spice Girls, one of Britain's most successful pop groups
since the Beatles, wore typically colourful clothes and high-platform
shoes.
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