RAFAEL Nadal says "Sorry" for a false Tweet about Nelson Mandela's DEATH!

Paris - French Open champion, Rafa Nadal has apologised for falsely tweeting the death of Nelson Mandela to his 4.5 million followers.

The Telegraph's website reports that the Spaniard tweeted: 

"(sic)Today we have lost one of the most important and relevant people in our world. Rest in peace #NelsonMandela."

His comments were retweeted 2 380 times.


Nadal later deleted his tweet upon finding out the real story and later tweeted:

"(sic) I had incorrect information and for now #NelsonMandela has not left us, I hope that he is with us for much longer; his actions will be with us for ever."


First Tweet

Second Tweet

Former President Nelson Mandela remains in hospital, and his condition is unchanged. Madiba was admitted on Saturday, 8 June 2013, for treatment in a Pretoria hospital for a lung infection.

President Jacob Zuma reiterates his call for South Africa to pray for Madiba and the family during this time.

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