The tragic passing of one of this centuries greatest leaders has caused for those world wide to mourn and reflect on the great impact of Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela’s burial arrangements have been announced and respectfully he will be laid to rest in his home, hit the jump for more.
The righteous leader, Nelson Mandela will be laid to rest in his rural home in Qunu on Sunday, December 15th. President Jacob Zuma announced that those wanting to pay their respects in the region will get their chance, during the memorial service in Johannesburg stadium, Tuesday December 10th.
Mandela’s body will lie in state at government buildings in Pretoria from Wednesday, Dec. 11, until the burial, and this coming Sunday, Dec. 8, will be a national day of prayer and reflection.
The tragic news broke on state TV Thursday evening; soon after mourners were draped in all black during the night and prepared to head to his home in Johannesburg Friday to commemorate the hero.
“Hours after Mandela’s death Thursday night, a black SUV-type vehicle containing his coffin, draped in South Africa’s flag, pulled away from Mandela’s home after midnight, escorted by military motorcycle outriders, to take the body to a military morgue in Pretoria, the capital.” HP
