The state funeral of South Africa ‘s anti-apartheid icon Winnie Mandela is currently underway in Orlando Stadium in Soweto.
The Orlando Stadium was packed to capacity, with others sent to the Orlando Rugby stadium.
Among the attendants were Dignitaries include presidents of the Republic of Congo and Namibia.
Photo; South Africa Government/Twitter
Also at the funeral is Rev Jesse Jackson.
Scene outside of #WinnieMandela ‘s home in Soweto Friday as South Africa prepares to say farewell to “mother of the struggle.” #RIP #WinnieMandela #PUSHSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/X3Roxf57Kt
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) April 13, 2018
Winnie Mandela died on April 2 at 81 years old after a long battle with illness.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to read her eulogy.
One of the attendants of Mandikizela-Mandela’s funeral
Most of the attendants wore the African National Congress (ANC) colours.
Part of the crowd at Orlando Stadium Photo: South African Government/Twitter]
