Over 4000 guests are expected to attend the main service at Mandela family home in Qunu. Among the visitors are Her excellency Joyce Banda president of Malawi, Prince Charles, President Jakaya Kikwete Tanzania and e Funeral will be held according to Xhosa tradition. State funeral service starts at 8am until 10 am, doors opened at 5.am. Abathembu funeral ceremony will be from 10am until 12am. Final private service at graveside will only be attended by Mandela family. Desmond Tutu attends although he was not invited.There will be 21 gun salutes. Mandela is a chief, therefore he will be buried with dignity he deserves as a chief.
Mandela's friend gets ready for funeral
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