Mandela laid to rest in Qunu, ending journey that transformed South Africa – CNN
CNN(CNN) — Nelson Mandela was laid to rest in his childhood village of Qunu on Sunday, marking the end of…
Mandela funeral – latest updates – BBC News
BBC NewsThousands of South Africans – and several heads of state and government from around the world – have congregated…
Mandela memorial: From ‘rainbow nation’ to ‘rain boo nation’ – BBC News
BBC NewsPresident Jacob Zuma’s booing at the Nelson Mandela memorial is a topical issue here in South Africa, with local…
Steel statue honoring Mandela to be unveiled – USA TODAY
USA TODAYPRETORIA, South Africa — Just a short downhill walk from where Nelson Mandela’s body rests for a final public…
Nelson Mandela’s casket goes on public view – USA TODAY
USA TODAYPRETORIA, South Africa — Thousands of people waited in long lines Wednesday to pay their respects to South Africa’s…
South Africans Celebrate First Black President, but Boo the Current One – TIME
TIMEThousands, including dozens of global dignitaries, piled into Johannesburg’s Soccer City stadium to celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela. But…
Mandela memorial service brings raucous celebration, introspection – USA TODAY
USA TODAYJOHANNESBURG – South Africans gave the man they consider the father of their country a raucous and festive sendoff…
World leaders, South Africans honor Mandela – Las Vegas Sun
World leaders, South Africans honor MandelaLas Vegas SunPeople cheer as President Barack Obama, shown on a big screen, speaks to…
President Obama Speech At Nelson Mandela Funeral: Transcript
President Barack Obama spoke at the funeral for Nelson Mandela today, and The White House provided a transcript of his…
Obama praises ‘giant of history’ at packed Mandela memorial – CNN
CNNJohannesburg (CNN) — Presidents and prime ministers, celebrities and royals joined tens of thousands of South Africans to pay tribute…
Crowds Mass in South Africa to Bid Farewell and Honor Mandela – New York Times
New York TimesSOWETO, South Africa — In an outpouring of praise, memory and celebration, scores of leaders from around the…
South Africa, world leaders gather to mourn former president Nelson Mandela – Washington Post
Washington PostSOWETO —Scores of world leaders, along with tens of thousands of South Africans, honored Nelson Mandela’s extraordinary life in…
Obama arrives for Mandela service, celebration – USA TODAY
USA TODAYJOHANNESBURG — Thousands of South Africans filled trains and buses and headed to a soccer stadium where President Obama…
World leaders, singing crowds gather for Mandela memorial – Reuters
ReutersJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – World leaders from U.S. President Barack Obama to Cuba’s Raul Castro joined thousands of South Africans to…
Mandela memorial service: Mourners gather in Johannesburg – BBC News
BBC NewsTens of thousands of mourners are expected in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela. US President Barack…
Massive crowds expected at the stadium for Mandela – USA TODAY
USA TODAYJOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Presidents and grandchildren will join a massive throng of mourners Tuesday for a tribute to…
Mourners converge on home where Mandela died – USA TODAY
USA TODAYJOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Hundreds of people continued to be drawn Sunday night to the home where Nelson Mandela…
Thousands gather in Soweto to celebrate Mandela – USA TODAY
USA TODAYSOWETO, South Africa – Thousands of South Africans came to this storied township on Sunday to celebrate the life…
South Africans praise Mandela on national day of prayer – USA TODAY
USA TODAYSOWETO, South Africa — It was fitting that on the national day of prayer Sunday for the late Nelson…
South Africans Embark on Day of ‘Prayer and Reflection’ for Mandela – New York Times
New York TimesJOHANNESBURG — At the start of a week of commemorations, South Africans embarked Sunday on what the authorities…
Mandela death: ‘Day of prayer’ in South Africa – BBC News
BBC NewsThousands of South Africans are expected to take part in a day of “prayer and reflection” for late President…
S. Africa Prepares for Mandela’s Funeral – Voice of America
Voice of AmericaJOHANNESBURG — South Africa will hold a period of mourning unparalleled in the nation’s history, as the world…
Nelson Mandela death: Icon, reconciler, fighter and charmer – BBC News
BBC NewsNelson Mandela was not an easy man to sum up. Icon, reconciler, fighter, charmer … The list is long…
South Africans on Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom – BBC News
BBC NewsSouth Africans are flocking to the cinemas to watch a film about their former President, Nelson Mandela. The movie…
Portraying Nelson Mandela hits close to home for Idris Elba – Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesBritish actor Idris Elba is having what he describes as a “beautiful moment” in his career. His off-screen…