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.
Report says some 4,500 people – including foreign dignitaries – are attending the service, which blends state ceremonial with traditional rituals.
Members of his family attended an overnight vigil, with a traditional praise singer believed to be chanting details of his long journey and life.
The coffin was taken on a gun carriage from Mr. Mandela’s house to a giant white marquee that had been specially erected.
Some guests sang and danced to celebrate Mr. Mandela’s life as the service began.
Inside the marquee, Mandela’s portrait had been placed behind 95 candles, representing one for each year of the late president’s life
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