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.
Three US presidents to attend Mandela's funeral
US President Barack Obama and his two predecessors, George W Bush and Bill Clinton have said they will be travelling to South Africa to honour Nelson Mandela.
The three will travel together on the Air Force One presidential plane, accompanied by their wives. Mr Obama has also invited the other two living former presidents, Jimmy Carter and George HW Bush.
The office of George HW Bush said he will not be able to travel due to his health.
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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.