Day of 'prayer and reflection' in South Africa for Mandela
South African president Jacob Zuma has lead tributes to Nelson Mandela at a church service in Johannesburg. Mandela's funeral will take place on Sunday 15th December in Qunu, Eastern Cape.
Cameron to visit South Africa to pay respects to Mandela
David Cameron will travel to South Africa next week to pay his respects to Nelson Mandela, Downing Street has confirmed.
The former South African president died at his home on Thursday at the age of 95.
Barack Obama announced that he will travel to South Africa next week to take part in memorial events for the former civil rights activist.
A memorial service for Mandela will take place next Tuesday 10th December, before the funeral next Sunday 15th December in Qunu, Eastern Cape.
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Nelson Mandela's first ever TV interview in 1961
Nelson Mandela's first ever television interview was given to ITN reporter Brian Widlake in May 1961.
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Sir Trevor McDonald on historic Mandela interview
Former ITV News presenter Sir Trevor McDonald was the first journalist to interview Nelson Mandela after his release from prison in 1990.
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Nelson Mandela's journey from prisoner to president
Nelson Mandela was a towering figure of utter integrity who will be remembered as the greatest African.