The crowds gather at FNB stadium to celebrate the life of MandelaThe service will be part of a week-long event remembering the 95-year-old leader who passed away last Thursday. After the service, his body will be placed at the Union Buildings in South Africa’s capital of Pretoria, where the public will be able to pay their respects until Friday, December 13. At the funeral two days later, Mandela will be buried in his rural hometown of Qunu.
The funeral on Sunday will symbolise an international unity not seen before. A structure is being specially built on Mandela’s property for the burial service. Those expected to deliver words of tribute at the funeral include the former South African President’s four grandchildren, current South African President Jacob Zuma, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, President Obama, Presidents from Brazil, Namibia, India, and Cuba, and Chinese Vice President Yuanchao.
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