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.
Obama to attend memorial service in Johannesburg
President Barack Obama will attend the national memorial service in Johannesburg on Tuesday for former South African President Nelson Mandela who died on Thursday, the White House said. Other details of the trip and the US delegation will be announced, the White House said.
Obama and his wife, Michelle, will be joined by former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, on Air Force One on the trip to South Africa next week, the White House said on Friday.
Former President Bill Clinton will also attend Mandela events in South Africa, but his travel plans have not been announced.
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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.