South Africa

Pretoria – The late former President Nelson Mandela has been placed in his final resting place, alongside his other family members, in a family grave.

Qunu – President Jacob Zuma said government and the country will take former President Nelson Mandela’s legacy forward.

Pretoria - Leaders from the African continent have paid tribute to South Africa’s first democratically-elected President Nelson Mandela and the son of the continent, vowing to further his legacy long after he is gone.

Pretoria – The Funeral Service for late former President Nelson Mandela has ended on a sombre note, and family members and other invited guests are moving to the site where the elderly statesman will be buried.

Qunu – South Africa and the world will remember former President Nelson Mandela for his courage, leadership, accountability and a soft spot for children.

Qunu – The late former President Nelson Mandela’s long-time friend and struggle stalwart Ahmed Kathrada moved many mourners to tears when he paid a poignant tribute to the late statesman, during the state funeral in Qunu, on Sunday.

Pretoria - The official programme for the late President Nelson Mandela is underway, in the rural village of Qunu, in the Eastern Cape where he spent much of his childhood.

Qunu – Hundreds of mourners have started flooding into the giant white marquee at the late former President Nelson Mandela’s home, where his funeral, is taking place today.

Qunu - As a fog settled over the green rolling hills of Qunu early on Sunday morning, the sun rose over the farm where the late former President Nelson Mandela grew up.

Qunu – Government says it will be working through the night to assist VIPs wishing to attend the funeral of former President Nelson Mandela, in Qunu, on Sunday.

Qunu – Government says it is pleased with the manner in which South Africans have conducted themselves during the 10-day mourning period which was declared when former President Nelson Mandela passed away.

Qunu – The cortege of the late former President Nelson Mandela has arrived at his residence in Qunu, where he will be laid to rest on Sunday.

Qunu - Scores of people at former President Nelson Mandela’s village of Qunu, are lining the streets, as the hearse carrying Madiba's remains makes its way, in a procession, to the village.

Mthatha – Government has advised mourners that there will be live television feeds to public tribute and mourning areas around Qunu where former President Nelson Mandela will be buried on Sunday.

Mthatha - The military aircraft carrying the late former President Nelson Mandela’s body landed shortly after 13:30 at the Mthatha Airport on Saturday afternoon.