Madiba lying in state

Madiba lying in state - Gauteng | IOL News | IOL.co.za: "The body of former president Nelson Mandela was lying in state at the Union Buildings in Pretoria shortly after 8am on Wednesday.

Police formed a guard of honour as the casket was taken from the hearse and carried into the building. People were seen waving flags and singing: “Mandela, my president.”

The coffin had a glass top so that people could view Madiba's body.

Road closures and tight security resulted in media and the public struggling to move to the Union Buildings to watch the event.

The atmosphere was sad, as people arrived to pay their final respects to the father of the nation."

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