As part of preparations, Nelson Mandela's casket was moved to a military hospital ahead of Sunday's funeral in Qunu, where he grew up. Hundreds tried to move past police to pay their last respects.

Family members, friends and political figures including South African President Jacob Zuma paid tribute to Nelson Mandela at his funeral in Qunu. Photo: AP Musk: I Hope U.S. and Europe Will Move ...

The funeral has been held of South Africa's ... state and government - congregated in Mr Mandela's home village of Qunu. Mr Mandela has been hailed as "a giant of history" for his fight against ...

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