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Mandela laid to rest at childhood home

After 10 days of mourning, Nelson Mandela's been laid to rest at his childhood home of Qunu. Thou...
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16.47 15 Dec 2013


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Mandela laid to rest at childhood home

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After 10 days of mourning, Nelson Mandela's been laid to rest at his childhood home of Qunu.

Thousands of people - including Prince Charles and Oprah Winfrey - said a final farewell to the 95 year-old.

A 21-gun salute and a flyover by military jets were among the final acts before the casket was lowered into the ground.

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Ahmed Kathrada - who was jailed alongside Mandela and became one of his closest friends - spoke at the ceremony:


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