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Huge crowds file past Nelson Mandela's body in Pretoria Huge crowds file past Nelson Mandela's body in Pretoria
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Thousands of South Africans have queued to view the body of former President Nelson Mandela in Pretoria.Thousands of South Africans have queued to view the body of former President Nelson Mandela in Pretoria.
Mr Mandela's body is lying in state at the government buildings where he was sworn in as South Africa's first black president in 1994. Mr Mandela's body was lying in state at the government buildings where he was sworn in as South Africa's first black president in 1994.
Among those paying their respects were his widow Graca Machel, President Jacob Zuma, celebrities including Bono and other relatives and officials.Among those paying their respects were his widow Graca Machel, President Jacob Zuma, celebrities including Bono and other relatives and officials.
Mr Mandela died last Thursday at the age of 95 and will be buried on Sunday.Mr Mandela died last Thursday at the age of 95 and will be buried on Sunday.
His funeral will take place in his home village of Qunu in Eastern Cape province.His funeral will take place in his home village of Qunu in Eastern Cape province.
Tens of thousands of South Africans joined scores of world leaders for a national memorial service on Tuesday as part of a series of commemorations. Tens of thousands of South Africans joined scores of world leaders for a national memorial service on Tuesday, as part of a series of commemorations.
One of the dignitaries at the event, former Archbishop of Cape Town Desmond Tutu, had his home broken into while he was away, an aide has told reporters. The former president's grandson, Ndaba Mandela, said his grandfather would have been touched by the way his death had united people all over the world.
Quick convoy "I think he would have been completely humbled by it, to see so many people just share their love, their appreciation, just the sense of appreciation that he has given them," he said.
Member of the public queued in various parts of the city for the chance to see Mr Mandela's body. Patience of the crowds
Thousands managed to gain entry, but the BBC's Peter Biles in Pretoria says hundreds more were turned away because the public viewing ends at 17:30 (15:30 GMT). People queued in various parts of the city for the chance to see Mr Mandela's body.
Mr Mandela's coffin will be lying in state for two more days, so the disappointed can try again on Thursday. Thousands managed to gain entry, but the BBC's Peter Biles in Pretoria says hundreds more were turned away before public viewing ended at 17:30 (15:30 GMT).
Mr Mandela's coffin will be lying in state for two more days, so the disappointed can try again on Thursday or Friday.
Our correspondent says those queuing have shown enormous patience with the lengthy process of gaining admission, which involves stringent security checks.Our correspondent says those queuing have shown enormous patience with the lengthy process of gaining admission, which involves stringent security checks.
Earlier, crowds watched as the coffin was taken in procession from a hospital mortuary to the Union Buildings.Earlier, crowds watched as the coffin was taken in procession from a hospital mortuary to the Union Buildings.
The procession left the city's 1 Military Hospital shortly after 07:00 on Wednesday.The procession left the city's 1 Military Hospital shortly after 07:00 on Wednesday.
The coffin could be seen inside a black hearse, draped in a South African flag, in a convoy with military outriders and ambulances.The coffin could be seen inside a black hearse, draped in a South African flag, in a convoy with military outriders and ambulances.
Mr Mandela's remains will make the journey from the military hospital every morning from Wednesday until Friday, the government announced.Mr Mandela's remains will make the journey from the military hospital every morning from Wednesday until Friday, the government announced.
"The public are encouraged to form a guard of honour by lining the streets," it said."The public are encouraged to form a guard of honour by lining the streets," it said.
Small crowds cheered and sang as the convoy sped past. Crowds cheered and sang as the convoy sped past.
"Seeing him passing by was the greatest thing I have ever seen in my life. I just wanted to see him passing for the last time," said one mourner, Grace."Seeing him passing by was the greatest thing I have ever seen in my life. I just wanted to see him passing for the last time," said one mourner, Grace.
At the memorial service on Tuesday, the crowd listened to Mr Zuma's speech, but sections of the stadium booed when his name was mentioned at other times. Zuma booed
Mr Mandela's grandson, Ndaba, told the BBC that his grandfather would not have been bothered by the booing. Meanwhile several rows have broken out over the handling of Mr Mandela's memorial service on Tuesday.
Deaf viewers claim that the official sign language interpreter was inept, with signs that were "arbitrary" and "did not make sense".
And the South African newspaper City Press alleged that the state broadcaster SABC instructed its production staff to cut away from live footage of President Jacob Zuma, because he was being booed by sections of the crowd.
SABC has rejected the allegation.
Ndaba Mandela told the BBC that his grandfather would not have been bothered by the booing.
"He is a man of the people and one who respects and understands that the people must express their opinions no matter whether they are with you or against you," he said."He is a man of the people and one who respects and understands that the people must express their opinions no matter whether they are with you or against you," he said.
Later, presidential spokesman Lindiwe Zulu said the booing was "humiliating" and those responsible would be "dealt with". But presidential spokesman Lindiwe Zulu said the booing was "humiliating" and those responsible would be "dealt with".
One of the dignitaries at the memorial event, former Archbishop of Cape Town Desmond Tutu, had his home broken into while he was away, an aide has told reporters.
'Great liberator''Great liberator'
After Mr Mandela's body has lain in state for three days, the military will fly him to the Eastern Cape from Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria.After Mr Mandela's body has lain in state for three days, the military will fly him to the Eastern Cape from Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria.
A military guard of honour will welcome the arrival, and the coffin will then be placed on a gun carriage and transported to a hearse.A military guard of honour will welcome the arrival, and the coffin will then be placed on a gun carriage and transported to a hearse.
Mr Mandela's body will then be taken to his home village of Qunu, where the Thembu community will conduct a traditional ceremony.Mr Mandela's body will then be taken to his home village of Qunu, where the Thembu community will conduct a traditional ceremony.
A national day of reconciliation will take place on 16 December when a statue of Mr Mandela will be unveiled at the Union Buildings.A national day of reconciliation will take place on 16 December when a statue of Mr Mandela will be unveiled at the Union Buildings.
Big screens have been set up across South Africa to show the planned national events.Big screens have been set up across South Africa to show the planned national events.