Nelson Mandela has finally been laid to rest in Qunu,his native home today. The solemn ceremony was attended by his family and some dignitries led by Jacob Zuma the President of South Africa and 45 thousand sympathizers.
His family,close friends as well as some selected groups took turn to pay tribute to their renowned stateman.
After leading the mouners to sing a dirge, President Zuma said " today marks the end of a long journey..."
95 candles representing the life of the great leader were lit in his honour. Senior security guards marched His casket which was wrapped in the national flag majestically to the grave yard.
Nelson Mandela deid on December 5th and today is the final day of the 10days of mourning slated in his honour.
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