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Remembering Nelson Mandela: CTV News in South Africa

Live tweets and pictures from CTV News reporters in South Africa covering Nelson Mandela's passing, and updates from the memorial.

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Sunday papers out in Johannesburg. National day of #Mandela mourning Monday http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ba8sCe-CMAAfaIK.jpg

by lisa laflamme via twitter 12/8/2013 8:05:16 AM
At Mandela House on the famous Vilakazi street in Soweto. #CTVMandela http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ba93WlFCIAAPh84.jpg

by Rosa Hwang via twitter 12/8/2013 1:34:20 PM
We hear prez Zuma is inside stadium prepping for Tuesday.Among the dignitaries, 80k ppl, 1st come 1st serve #mandela http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ba94sj-IAAAk3P4.jpg

by Daniele Hamamdjian via twitter 12/8/2013 1:40:12 PM
“@randy_power : @DHamamdjian wrong photo?”// nope, but here's the other angle http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ba95AYyIAAA4Hm8.jpg

by Daniele Hamamdjian via twitter 12/8/2013 1:41:33 PM
Canada's High Commissioner in South Africa was in the air when #Mandela news broke. Upon landing, pilot made the anncment over loudspeaker.

by Daniele Hamamdjian via twitter 12/8/2013 2:39:52 PM
SA govt: We call on pple to show patience & dignity if they are turned away...there are limits to how many pple we can accommodate #Mandela

by Daniele Hamamdjian via twitter 12/8/2013 2:51:40 PM
Mandela's neighbors getting ready for the funeral. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbCyu86CEAAGaYW.jpg

by Paul Workman via twitter 12/9/2013 12:32:15 PM
Dome being built in Qunu for Mandela burial. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbDB8tdCYAA2Rpp.jpg

by Paul Workman via twitter 12/9/2013 1:38:44 PM
Outside #mandela 's home. Mourners, music and media from just about every corner of the planet. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbDCcthCMAATRAa.jpg

by Daniele Hamamdjian via twitter 12/9/2013 1:40:55 PM
UN Secretary Gen Ban Ki-Moon wasn't alone - Archbishop Desmund Tutu also stopped by the #Mandela home. #CTVMandela

by Daniele Hamamdjian via twitter 12/9/2013 3:54:26 PM
#ctvmandela cameraman Bill Purchase checks the shot for the show tonight at the Nelson Mandela Bridge. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbE4OumIUAA_jdD.jpg

by lisa laflamme via twitter 12/9/2013 10:15:30 PM
Nicely filing up the calabash! #fnbstadium #madiba #mandela #magic #history #thanking #gospel Via @Tey_carter/Instagram

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) via Instagram 12/10/2013 9:49:49 AM
President Zuma has just arrived in the stadium

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 9:51:19 AM
Tweets from the stadium suggest Zuma's arriving to the biggest boos from the crowd.

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 9:54:13 AM
#MandelaMemorial Boooo!! as President Zuma walks in. Some people cheering, others shouting substitute!! Followed by chants of Mbeki!!

by nomsa_maseko via twitter 12/10/2013 9:55:12 AM
#MandelaMemorial Yoh! Zuma arrives to the biggest boos from the crowd. People start chanting "Mbeki Mbeki!" Yoh!

by HappyBrownBabies via twitter 12/10/2013 9:55:48 AM
People say they are here today to celebrate #Mandela and take part in history #CTVmandela @CTVNationalNews http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbHYDJ2IAAANZRw.jpg

by a_satur via twitter 12/10/2013 9:56:34 AM
Oh - remember how we said the other Canadian delegates were having trouble getting in & getting seats? Laurie Graham reports that they have two suites on the second level.

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 9:58:36 AM
Mandela Memorial now almost an hour late. Was supposed to start at 4am ET. #CTVMandela

by Rosa Hwang via twitter 12/10/2013 9:59:18 AM
PM Harper waves down below. (Laurie Graham/CTV News)

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 9:59:56 AM
Crowd asked to give everyone there and everyone watching a warm South African welcome. Stadium about 75% full

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:03:40 AM
More than 100 countries there today.

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:03:50 AM
If we could freeze frame the stadium for one moment---Could this what world peace looks like ?

by Derek Brown 12/10/2013 10:03:55 AM
hey how can i watch this its not showing for me

by Kelechi Ahanwa 12/10/2013 10:04:00 AM
Here's a link just to the video stream. www.ctvnews.ca

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:04:12 AM
'We will reflect on the life of a man who took the pain of South Africans and made it his own....and worked to free us all.' - Cyril Ramaphosa

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:06:31 AM
'He was our teacher & our mentor, and he never gave up on us for our failures.'

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:07:18 AM
Nice to see everyone putting down their political differences aside for one day. This symbolizes what Mandela was all about.

by Derek Brown 12/10/2013 10:07:21 AM
'In many ways, we are here to tell Madiba that his long walk is over. That he can finally rest."

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:09:03 AM
Now time for multifaith opening prayers.

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:09:18 AM
El Príncipe junto a Enrique Peña Nieto presidente mexicano. En @LasMananas_rne http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbHacPGIEAAczqU.jpg

by GenteDeMadrid via twitter 12/10/2013 10:13:22 AM
'Lead us from untruth to truth, like our father Nelson Mandela' (from no light to light...)

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:15:58 AM
'We place on record our indebtedness to Madiba for his selfless efforts in salvaging the nation and leading it on the path to peace, reconciliation and harmony, and laying the foundation of a free and prosperous South Africa.'

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:17:46 AM
'As he stood up to injustice and illegal wars, let us do likewise even if it is waged by the powerful'

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:19:04 AM
'On this day of Madiba's memorial service, we pray for peace of the world.'

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:21:41 AM
'Give us courage to hold to his values, to follow the examples of his practice, and to share it with the world'

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:22:40 AM
Checking the forecast. Doesn't look like the rain will let up in Johannesburg. #MandelaMemorial #CTVMandela http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbHeuX8IMAEEU1F.jpg

by Rosa Hwang via twitter 12/10/2013 10:22:56 AM
'Go home Madiba, you have selflessly done all that is good...we will continue where you left off.

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:23:56 AM
'May his long walk to freedom be enjoyed and realized by all'

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:25:14 AM
Stadium starting to sing along, dance along. Quite a sight. 'Viva Madiba!'

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:28:01 AM
Sorry, satellite feed cracking up. Hearing all the feeds from the stadium are cutting out.

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 10:29:34 AM
From @WhiteHouse : Obama delayed his departure for #MandelaMemorial when stadium was half full at designated start time. #CTVMandela

by Rosa Hwang via twitter 12/10/2013 10:29:39 AM
We thank you for sharing this strength, and for being with us

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:21:35 PM
'Madiba was a special and unique gift to the world who's legacy will never be forgotten. '

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:22:04 PM
Again, the speaker is urging people to tone down their singing, dancing and celebration because they're drowning out the speeches. Heck - even the military was getting excited.

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:23:20 PM

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