@sage_of_absurd rounds up the pics from the auction that never was.

1. Waiting for Winnie
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about the #WinnieAuction that never
happened.
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2. The media contingent outside the main gate of Winnie Madikizela-
Mandela’s house in Soweto.
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3. Waiting for Winnie. The sheriff arrives at the house and
knocks on the main gate several times but no one responds.
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4. After several failed attempts at getting someone to open the
gate, the sheriff decides to text for help instead.
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5. While patient journalists continued to hold the main gate hostage,
a black Audi made a hasty exit from a second, unwatched gate.
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6. The elusive second gate.
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7. After several hours, there was definitely movement inside the
property but no sign of opening the gate.
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8. Shortly after the Audi’s speedy exit, the sheriff and auctioneer
decided to leave too.
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9. And while patient journalists stayed put, an eager ice cream vendor
grabbed the business opportunity.
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10. The mysterious Audi later returned. Maybe it just went for a wash?
It entered the gate, leaving trail of water in its path. It is not
confirmed whether Winnie was in the vehicle.
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