Opponents of the sale argue that the items to be auctioned are the country's cultural heritage artifacts and should be preserved for future generations instead of being sold to the highest bidder.
JOHANNESBURG (AP): The South African government announced Friday it will challenge the auctioning of dozens of artefacts belonging to the nation’s anti-apartheid stalwart Nelson Mandela, saying the items are of historical significance and should be.
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