Funeral of Nelson Mandela
(VOVworld) – The burial service of former South African President Nelson Mandela will take place in his hometown in Qunu, East Africa, on Sunday afternoon.
The casket arrives for the ceremony in Qunu on December 15.
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About 45,000 people are estimated to attend the service including several world leaders. His remain was transported from Pretoria capital city to Qunu on Saturday. Thousands of local people stood along the streets to show their respect for Mandela when the vehicle carrying his coffin traveled through. Memorial services for President Mandela have been organized in many places in South Africa.