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Estimated 100,000 see Mandela lying in state

An estimated 100,000 people have seen Nelson Mandela lying in state in Pretoria, according to the South African government. Tens of thousands of mourners were also turned away. His body has now been moved ahead of his funeral on Sunday.

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People patiently queue to see Mandela despite heat

Despite the intense midday heat, South Africans have been queuing patiently for their turn to see Nelson Mandela as he lies in state for a second day in Pretoria.

The queue to view Nelson Mandela's body at the Union Buildings in Pretoria Credit: ITV News/Nicky Russell-Smith
South Africans wear Nelson Mandela stickers with pride Credit: ITV News/Nicky Russell-Smith
Scores of buses ferry people to the Union Buildings Credit: ITV News/Nicky Russell-Smith

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