The remains of
former South African President, Nelson Mandela will be formally laid to rest today
at his ancestral home in Qunu, East Cape region of South Africa.
Already, world
leaders have continued to arrive South Africa, with Britain’s Prince Charles
expected to give a tribute.
Large numbers of people lined the
roads in the rural region yesterday, to pay their respects as the cortege bearing
his casket passed by. The coffin was flown from Waterkloof airbase in Pretoria
on a C130 military aircraft, escorted by two fighter jets.
At least 100,000 people saw the
former South African president's body lying in state in Pretoria over the last
three days, but some had to be turned away.
In line with tribal custom, Nelson
Mandela's grandson Mandla accompanied him on the journey, speaking to his
coffin to tell him he was on his way home to rest.
A state funeral will hold for Mr Mandela, who
died on the 5th of this month. Meanwhile, Archbishop Desmond Tutu has
reversed his earlier decision to boycott the funeral on grounda that he was not
invited.ADIEU MADIBA.....You are indeed a true hero and a leader!
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