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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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Thousands gather for Mandela's last day of lying in state

Thousands of mourners have lined the streets of Pretoria to pay their respects to Nelson Mandela where he is lying in state for a third and final day.

Mourners line along the street as the funeral cortege drives to the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Credit: Reuters/Thomas Mukoya
Women sing and dance as the hearse drives past them. Credit: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
People react as the hearse carrying Nelson Mandela travels through a street in Pretoria. Credit: REUTERS/Yves Herman

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