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Over 90 world leaders and tens of thousands of mourners have paid tribute to Nelson Mandela at a memorial held at Soweto's stadium.
10 Dec 2013 - 5:25 PM  UPDATED 11 Dec 2013 - 4:40 PM
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Huge crowds of grieving South Africans have begun to arrive at Soweto's World Cup stadium to sit side-by-side with presidents, priests, queens and sheikhs at a memorial service for the unifying global icon, Nelson Mandela. (AAP)
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Close to 100 world leaders are among the 80 thousand people expected to cram into the Soweto venue to say farewell to a man whose life story earned universal respect. (AAP)
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Five hours before the memorial begins, large crowds have already gathered in a light drizzle, hoping for one of the first-comer tickets. (AAP)
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The presidents of the United States and Cuba are among those who will share the memorial stage to pay tribute, as millions around the world look on. (AAP)
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Helicopters patrol over the FNB Stadium as a massive security operation swings into place, with 80 thousand people descending on the Soweto venue for a mass celebration of Mandela's life. (Getty)
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Members of the public sing and dance as they arrive to celebrate the life of Nelson Mandela. (Getty)
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Barack Obama will offer a eulogy at the Soweto stadium that hosted the 2010 World Cup final. (Getty)
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