Former South African leader (7)

I believe the answer is:

mandela

(Other definitions for mandela that I've seen before include "Could be Nelson" , "Nelson --, South African politician" , "Former president of South Africa" , "South African political hero" , "Former prisoner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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