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LEARNING a new language is difficult, especially when that language is Mandarin, regarded as one of the hardest languages to learn in the world.
In spite of being acquainted with the language for just five months, 7-year-old Mahi Roopchund from Durban North was good enough to win the local segment of the internationally contested Chinese Bridge Competition last week.