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Masterpiece sold for Mandela rediscovered in London

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Masterpiece sold for Mandela rediscovered in London

A tale of treasure – lost and found in the most remarkable way. More than fifty years ago, in South Africa, well-wishers donated a painting to help raise money for liberation hero Nelson Mandela. Now the painting has been discovered in a London apartment – long neglected – and used as a notice board. Experts say it could be worth more than a million dollars. Catherine Drew reports.

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