Nelson Mandela’s state funeral is under way at his ancestral home in Qunu, ending a week of commemorations for South Africa’s first black leader, BBC reports.
Some 4,500 people – including foreign dignitaries – are attending the service, which blends state ceremonial with traditional rituals.
A close friend, Ahmed Kathrada, told the service he had lost an “elder brother” who was with him for many years in prison on Robben Island.
Mr. Mandela died on December 5.
Members of his family attended an overnight vigil, with a traditional praise singer believed to be chanting details of his long journey and life. read more HERE
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