The world championship boxing belt that belonged to former president Nelson Mandela has been stolen, Gauteng police said on Wednesday. Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello said the belt, which was a gift from legendary US boxer "Sugar" Ray Leonard, was allegedly stolen from the Mandela house in Orlando West, Soweto, at the beginning of July. READ | Locals flock to Mandela MuseumSello said a case of theft was opened on 2 July. The belt is valued at about R50 000. News24 reached out to the Nelson Mandela Foundation for comment, but it said it was still working on a response.

Source: News 24 July 14, 2022 01:59 UTC