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Mandela's final journey back to Qunu for burial
Mandela’s body arrived in Qunu amid a ceremonial sendoff as a hearse carried the casket to the family compound. Crowds cheered and sang while Xhosa elders performed rites, and leaders including Desmond Tutu prepared to attend the funeral in the village where Mandela spent his youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qunu
South Africa
Nelson Mandela
Mandela
Norma Khobo
Mthatha
Wesley Mabuza
Commission For the Promotion and Protection
Nokuzola Mndende
Icamagu Institute For Traditional Religions
Madiba
Port Elizabeth
Ebrahim Jeftha
Graca Machel
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Johannesburg
Mthatha Airport
Pretoria
Desmond
Madende
Tutu
Roger Friedman
Khanyisa Qatolo
Milly Viljoen
Viljoen
Cape Town