No respect for the dead- Nelson Mandela boxing belt stolen

A World Boxing Council championship belt belonging to former South African President Nelson Mandela has been stolen from a museum in Soweto, according to police.

The belt was given to Mandela by American boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard during one of his visits to South Africa.

It was one of many artifacts inside the Nelson Mandela National Museum, a major tourist attraction for local and international travelers.

No suspects have been arrested, and police have appealed for any information related to the theft, police spokesperson  Dimakatso Sello said.

Police spokesperson Dimakatso Sello said: “A boxing belt worth approximately worth R50,000 was stolen at the Mandela House in Vilakazi Street in Soweto. Anyone who may have information about this incident is requested to contact the police. All information received will be treated as strictly confidential.”

This comes as South Africans prepare to celebrate Mandela Day next week.

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