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The Life and Times of Nelson Mandela - 5

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The site in Qunu where Madiba's funeral will take place on Sunday. Source: SAnews
Officials performing a full rehearsal of the procession that will take place on Saturday as Madiba’s body makes its way home. Source: SAnews
Officials performing a full rehearsal of the procession that will take place on Saturday as Madiba’s body makes its way home. Source: SAnews
Members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) preparing for the funeral of former President Nelson Mandela in Qunu. Source: GCIS
Men working at the site where Madiba's funeral will be held in Qunu. Source: GCIS
The site where Madiba's funeral will be held in Qunu. Source: GCIS
Members of the South African National Defence Force preparing for the funeral of former President Nelson Mandela in Qunu. Source: GCIS
Members of the South African National Defence Force preparing for the funeral of former President Nelson Mandela in Qunu. Source: GCIS
Members of the South African National Defence Force brass band preparing for the funeral of former President Nelson Mandela in Qunu. Source: GCIS
The site where Madiba's funeral will be held in Qunu. Source: GCIS
Community members singing next to the area where the procession will stop for a few seconds before reaching the Mandela home. Source: GCIS
South African National Defence Force doing their drills in preparation to accompany former President Nelson Mandela on his last journey to his resting place in Qunu. Source: GCIS
South African National Defence Force doing their drills in preparation to accompany former President Nelson Mandela on his last journey to his resting place in Qunu. Source: GCIS
South African National Defence Force doing their drills in preparation to accompany former President Nelson Mandela on his last journey to his resting place in Qunu. Source: GCIS
Madib's long-time friend and lawyer Advocate George Bizos at the Mthatha Airport ahead of the funeral in Qunu. Source: SAnews
National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega arrives at Mthatha Airport ahead of Madiba's funeral. Source: SAnews
Mandela's eldest daughter, Makaziwe, arrives at Mthatha Airport ahead of the arrival of Madiba's body. Source: SAnews
Mandela's wife, Graca Machel, arrives at Mthatha Airport ahead of the arrival of Madiba's body. Source: SAnews
Winnie Madikizela Mandela arrives at Mthatha Airport ahead of the arrival of Madiba's body. Source: SAnews
Aircraft C-130, carrying Madiba's remains, lands at Mthatha Airport. Source: SAnews
Family and dignitaries waiting to welcome Madiba’s body at the Mthatha Airport. SAnews
King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo waiting to welcome Madiba’s body at the Mthatha airport. GCIS
Winnie Madikizela Mandela and Graca Machel at Mthatha Airport during Madiba's remains' arrival. Source: GCIS
The SANDF pallbearers put Madiba's casket into the hearse before heading off to Qunu. Source: GCIS
Local chiefs led by Chief Matanzima (back left with leopard print shirt) took over from the ANC to lead the body of Nelson Mandela into his home in Qunu. The casket is drapped in lion skin. Source: GCIS
ANC Leadership led by Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, National Chairperson Baleka Mbete, Secretary General Gwede Mantashe and Treasurer General Dr Zweli Mkhize were pallbearers as they took over from the Army. ANC Chaplain Reverend Mehana and Archbishop Mokgoba lead the procession. GCIS
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