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All of Madiba's men
Updated On: 11 December, 2013 08:06 AM IST | | Agencies
Tens of thousands of South Africans braved the rain and converged in sorrow, celebration and pride at Soweto's World Cup stadium to bid adieu to their 'triumph' Nelson Mandela; they found themselves taking seats side-by-side with presidents, priests and heads of states at the memorial service
No one like you! Supporters take their seats as the image of the anti-aparthied hero flashes on a jumbo screen at the stadium before the memorial. Undeterred by persistent rain, and in the build-up to the ceremony mourners screamed in celebration whenever members of Mandela’s family appeared on the big screen. The event began with a rendition of South Africa’s national anthem — the only music during the service.u00a0

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