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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.

3rd & 7 37yd

The lower bowl is pretty much empty in the stadium

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:23:29 PM
The spectators are also urged to stay and not leave the stadium because the current president of South Africa is yet to speak later.

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:24:45 PM
OK, here's the president of India, Pranab Mukherjee

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:27:22 PM
Hold on, the band in the corner is being asked to put their instruments down and stop playing, because, you know, there are still three more speeches left.

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:28:22 PM
'We in India have long admired him and all he stood for. ' = Mukherjee

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:30:06 PM
Mukherjee drawing parallels to Gandhi. Both struggled, fought for equal human rights and democracy.

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:33:38 PM
Too much rain to watch the Mandela memorial in parks, so families staying in to watch

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:36:46 PM
Now time for the President of Cuba - Raul Castro

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:37:09 PM
'An example of integrity and perseverance' - Castro

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:39:57 PM
'Mandela is an insurmountable example for Latin America and the Caribbean to show examples of unity and co-operation.'

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:40:37 PM
'Cuba has African blood in its veins b/c it fought for independence and freedom from slavery' - Castro

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:42:07 PM
'I remember his never ending friendship with (Fidel) Castro, a symbol of the brotherhood started by Nelson Mandela' - Raul
Castro

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:44:04 PM
'Nelson Mandela will not go down in history for the 27 consecutive years he spent incarcerated. He will go down in history for cleaning up his soul of poison after spending so long in jail, and leaving his people knowing the new South Africa could not be built on hatred and vengeance.' - Castro

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:45:19 PM
South African President Jacob Zuma is up next, and he hasn't exactly received the warmest reception here.

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:47:04 PM
#mandelamemorial picture via @sammanclark/Instagram instagram.com

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) via Instagram 12/10/2013 12:48:29 PM
Cue the booing. Lisa says it's almost deafening. Singing has started - not exactly sure why.

by Maurice Cacho (CTV News) 12/10/2013 12:51:26 PM
Just watched @ctvkennedy and @paulctv items for show tonight. Brilliant look at all sides of #Mandela legacy. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbKYZC-CIAAROYw.jpg

by lisa laflamme via twitter 12/10/2013 11:54:07 PM
On my way to Pretoria for #Mandela 's lying in state. #CTVMandela

by Rosa Hwang via twitter 12/11/2013 8:33:06 AM
Absolutely gorgeous day in Johannesburg. Yesterday's rain has given way to blue sky. #CTVMandela http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbMTIHlCcAE0onP.jpg

by Rosa Hwang via twitter 12/11/2013 8:50:22 AM
Busi and her 3 kids have been waiting in line for 7 hours to see #Mandela lying in state. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbM9gSaCUAA9jod.jpg

by lisa laflamme via twitter 12/11/2013 11:55:31 AM
Union Building in Pretoria. Public now allowed in. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbNBJFXCIAA12m5.jpg

by Paul Workman via twitter 12/11/2013 12:11:24 PM
Long lines in Pretoria to view Mandela's body. Patience and goodwill prevails. It will take many hours.

by Paul Workman via twitter 12/11/2013 12:14:43 PM
After a 7 hour wait in line public buses take people to security checkpoint before vieiwing #Mandela http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbNMg8JCUAAku0q.jpg

by lisa laflamme via twitter 12/11/2013 1:01:06 PM
Lineup to see #Mandela 's body lying in state is long. No guarantee these people will get to see him. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BbNSf14IYAM6ZxV.jpg

by Rosa Hwang via twitter 12/11/2013 1:27:14 PM
#Breaking : Desmond Tutu's home was burglarized during #Mandela memorial yesterday according to Tutu's spokesman.

by lisa laflamme via twitter 12/11/2013 1:46:45 PM

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