It was a serious task for officials controlling the teeming crowd that trouped to the home of the late global icon and former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela after his death was announced.
Madiba, as he was fondly called died at age 95. He had been battling a protracted illness for months before he finally passed on few hours ago.
South Africans regardless of religious and political leanings have been ailing the late anti-apertheid hero.
While rendering tributes, they commended the late leader for his courage in the face of oppression. Many travelled as far as 2hours just to pay tributes to the late leader.
Both children and adults wore a mournful looks.
No doubt, Madela’s story will dominate media for weeks. He was regarded as one of the most powerful world leaders before his demise.
South Africans government has announced that a full state burial will be held to honour him.
