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title: "In pictures: Mourning Mandela"
description: "As the country adjusts to the news that Nelson Mandela is gone, tributes continue to pour in from all corners. GREG NICOLSON and THAPELO LEKGOWA caught a few of the mourners on camera."
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author: "G Nicolson & T Lekgowa"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2013-12-07-in-pictures-mourning-mandela/"
published: "2013-12-07T11:49:27"
updated: "2013-12-11T11:46:38"
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# In pictures: Mourning Mandela

> As the country adjusts to the news that Nelson Mandela is gone, tributes continue to pour in from all corners. GREG NICOLSON and THAPELO LEKGOWA caught a few of the mourners on camera.

By G Nicolson & T Lekgowa · Published 7 December 2013, 13:49 SAST · Updated 11 December 2013, 13:46 SAST

## Content

![59086_1](//www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/uploaded_images/59086_1\(5\).jpg)

Women from Itsoseng Ward 100 singing their farewell songs to Mandela on Malibongwe Drive, Johannesburg. *Photo: Thapelo Lekgowa*

![59086_2](//www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/uploaded_images/59086_2.jpg)

Girl reading out a message from one of the cards to her peers, Houghton Mandela residence. *Photo: Thapelo Lekgowa*

![59086_3](//www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/uploaded_images/59086_3.jpg)

Girl with her head bowed after reading a card to Mandela, Houghton Mandela residence. *Photo: Thapelo Lekgowa*

![59086_4](//www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/uploaded_images/59086_4.jpg)

Street kids Alfred Ngobeni and Betto Thusi get ready to place their flowers: "We love you Tata, rest in peace." Houghton Mandela residence. *Photo: Thapelo Lekgowa*

![59086_5](//www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/uploaded_images/59086_5.jpg)

Street kid Gideon Raseleta after placing his flowers amongst many others, Houghton Mandela residence. *Photo: Thapelo Lekgowa*

![59086_6](//www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/uploaded_images/59086_6.jpg)

Many people came to Mandela's Houghton home where the family had gathered to lay flowers and light candles. *Photo: Greg Nicolson*

![59086_7](//www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/uploaded_images/59086_7.jpg)

Parliamentary Speaker Max Sisulu stands outside Mandela's home while grandson Mandla Mandela walks inside. *Photo: Greg Nicolson*

![59086_8](//www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/uploaded_images/59086_8.jpg)

Mourners listen to a prayer. *Photo: Greg Nicolson*

![59086_9](//www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/uploaded_images/59086_9.jpg)

There were many people outside Mandela's home, several wearing ANC gear – but also many non-party supporters who came to pay their respects. *Photo: Greg Nicolson*

![59086_10](//www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/uploaded_images/59086_10.jpg)

A mourner prays. *Photo: Greg Nicolson*

![59086_11](//www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/uploaded_images/59086_11.jpg)

The ANC had a strong presence at the Houghton vigil, with flags being handed out, merchandise being sold, and the ANC Harley Davidson crew arriving and revving their engines. *Photo: Greg Nicolson***DM**