JOHANNESBURG —
South Africa is preparing to hold a major memorial to Mandela at the football stadium on Monday, where world leaders will hold an eclectic memorial service.
The apartheid idol in front of nearly 100,000 mourners.
As a prelude to the stadium, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon-
On Monday night, moon and retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu spoke at an event at the Nelson Mandela memorial center.
"In this Mandela, what a wonderful gift God has given us, he quickly becomes an idol, a global idol of forgiveness, a generous spiritual Idol," said Tutu . ".
"He was really like a magician with a magic wand and turned us into this glorious, colorful Rainbow Man," said Tutu . ".
At Soweto stadium, Mandela made his last public appearance at 2010 World Cup, and workers were busy building a stage protected by bulletproof glass for Tuesday's commemoration.
Police have promised that "thousands" of police will protect the stadium, although Monday's safety seems lax, with the owner of a security company using his car as a mobile office to hire guards at the stadium.
Nearly 100 heads of state are expected in 95,000-year
At the FNB stadium, some mourners have camped there and become the first to be inside.
Authorities expect spectators from nearby stadiums to flock to watch the game, saying they would close the passage if the number of spectators grew too fast.
The police will direct the traffic, protect the mourners, and help the bodyguards of the visiting VIPs. Gen.
A spokesman for the South African Police Department, Solomon margael, said Monday.
"We will always make sure that people can grieve in a safe environment," he said . ".
Makgale said that a joint task force composed of police, diplomats and intelligence personnel had developed plans and had spoken to foreign delegations planning to attend the ceremony.
He said police were ready for Tuesday's event, including a speech by Mandela's family and friends.
"Whether we have 10 heads of state or 70 or 100 heads of state, we have the ability and plan to facilitate their actions," Makgale said . ". U. S.
On Monday, President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle left Washington on Air Force One for Johannesburg. In a rare get-
Former President George W attended the meeting with them.
Bush, his wife Laura and former first lady Hillary Clinton.
Former Presidents Clinton and Carter will travel to South Africa respectively.
A project released by the South African government shows that Obama will speak like the UN secretary-general. General Ban Ki-
Moon and vice Chinese
Chairman Li Yuanchao.
Other speakers included President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil, President Pohamba of Namibia, President Mukherjee of India and President Castro of Cuba.
President Jacob Zuma of South Africa will deliver a keynote speech.
While security concerns remain a concern, on Monday a journalist walked into the stadium without a search and presented only a national press card issued in Europe.
About three minutes later, a security official asked reporters to leave the stadium.
However, the reporter walked freely throughout the stadium, through the aisle and saw the ongoing stage construction.
Officials from the United StatesS.
The consulate in Johannesburg also visited the venue on Monday, but refused to talk to reporters.
Meanwhile, a private security company called Sidas security is still hiring guards for Tuesday's Monday campaign, using a small car as an office.
George massabbe, Sidas manager, said the company will have 1,500 guards on duty on Tuesday.
"I do this from the heart, just to thank Tata," Mathabe said . " He used the father's word Xhosa as a nickname for Mandela.
"My son will visit tomorrow, too.
He will live in a free country.
Thanks to Tata, he will be able to do whatever he likes.
"The roads around the stadium will be closed on Tuesday and people will have to walk or take public transport to the stadium.
Mandela died on Thursday at the age of 95.
After the stadium memorial on Tuesday, Mandela's body will be held from Wednesday to Friday at Union Buildings, the government's home in the South African capital Pretoria.
On Sunday, he will be buried in Kunu, a Nobel Peace Prize winner in rural Eastern Cape province.
The South African parliament held a special meeting on Monday to commemorate Mandela.
South Africa's vice president, Kgalema Motlanthe, a member of Mandela's African National Assembly Party, opened the proceedings with a speech describing how icon death caused "a sense of sadness" around the world.
"He belongs to all mankind," Moranti said . "
He added: "The ideals of Mandela fill the earth.
Helen Zir, leader of the opposition Democratic Union Party, said South Africa inherited Mandela's "great responsibility" to ensure that everyone has "the freedom you can use ".
"He gave us the baton and we didn't dare to let it go," she said . ".
Related news:
South Africa is preparing to hold a major memorial to Mandela at the football stadium on Monday, where world leaders will hold an eclectic memorial service.
The apartheid idol in front of nearly 100,000 mourners.
As a prelude to the stadium, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon-
On Monday night, moon and retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu spoke at an event at the Nelson Mandela memorial center.
"In this Mandela, what a wonderful gift God has given us, he quickly becomes an idol, a global idol of forgiveness, a generous spiritual Idol," said Tutu . ".
"He was really like a magician with a magic wand and turned us into this glorious, colorful Rainbow Man," said Tutu . ".
At Soweto stadium, Mandela made his last public appearance at 2010 World Cup, and workers were busy building a stage protected by bulletproof glass for Tuesday's commemoration.
Police have promised that "thousands" of police will protect the stadium, although Monday's safety seems lax, with the owner of a security company using his car as a mobile office to hire guards at the stadium.
Nearly 100 heads of state are expected in 95,000-year
At the FNB stadium, some mourners have camped there and become the first to be inside.
Authorities expect spectators from nearby stadiums to flock to watch the game, saying they would close the passage if the number of spectators grew too fast.
The police will direct the traffic, protect the mourners, and help the bodyguards of the visiting VIPs. Gen.
A spokesman for the South African Police Department, Solomon margael, said Monday.
"We will always make sure that people can grieve in a safe environment," he said . ".
Makgale said that a joint task force composed of police, diplomats and intelligence personnel had developed plans and had spoken to foreign delegations planning to attend the ceremony.
He said police were ready for Tuesday's event, including a speech by Mandela's family and friends.
"Whether we have 10 heads of state or 70 or 100 heads of state, we have the ability and plan to facilitate their actions," Makgale said . ". U. S.
On Monday, President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle left Washington on Air Force One for Johannesburg. In a rare get-
Former President George W attended the meeting with them.
Bush, his wife Laura and former first lady Hillary Clinton.
Former Presidents Clinton and Carter will travel to South Africa respectively.
A project released by the South African government shows that Obama will speak like the UN secretary-general. General Ban Ki-
Moon and vice Chinese
Chairman Li Yuanchao.
Other speakers included President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil, President Pohamba of Namibia, President Mukherjee of India and President Castro of Cuba.
President Jacob Zuma of South Africa will deliver a keynote speech.
While security concerns remain a concern, on Monday a journalist walked into the stadium without a search and presented only a national press card issued in Europe.
About three minutes later, a security official asked reporters to leave the stadium.
However, the reporter walked freely throughout the stadium, through the aisle and saw the ongoing stage construction.
Officials from the United StatesS.
The consulate in Johannesburg also visited the venue on Monday, but refused to talk to reporters.
Meanwhile, a private security company called Sidas security is still hiring guards for Tuesday's Monday campaign, using a small car as an office.
George massabbe, Sidas manager, said the company will have 1,500 guards on duty on Tuesday.
"I do this from the heart, just to thank Tata," Mathabe said . " He used the father's word Xhosa as a nickname for Mandela.
"My son will visit tomorrow, too.
He will live in a free country.
Thanks to Tata, he will be able to do whatever he likes.
"The roads around the stadium will be closed on Tuesday and people will have to walk or take public transport to the stadium.
Mandela died on Thursday at the age of 95.
After the stadium memorial on Tuesday, Mandela's body will be held from Wednesday to Friday at Union Buildings, the government's home in the South African capital Pretoria.
On Sunday, he will be buried in Kunu, a Nobel Peace Prize winner in rural Eastern Cape province.
The South African parliament held a special meeting on Monday to commemorate Mandela.
South Africa's vice president, Kgalema Motlanthe, a member of Mandela's African National Assembly Party, opened the proceedings with a speech describing how icon death caused "a sense of sadness" around the world.
"He belongs to all mankind," Moranti said . "
He added: "The ideals of Mandela fill the earth.
Helen Zir, leader of the opposition Democratic Union Party, said South Africa inherited Mandela's "great responsibility" to ensure that everyone has "the freedom you can use ".
"He gave us the baton and we didn't dare to let it go," she said . ".
Related news:
South Africa is preparing to hold a major memorial to Mandela at the football stadium on Monday, where world leaders will hold an eclectic memorial service.
The apartheid idol in front of nearly 100,000 mourners.
As a prelude to the stadium, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon-
On Monday night, moon and retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu spoke at an event at the Nelson Mandela memorial center.
"In this Mandela, what a wonderful gift God has given us, he quickly becomes an idol, a global idol of forgiveness, a generous spiritual Idol," said Tutu . ".
"He was really like a magician with a magic wand and turned us into this glorious, colorful Rainbow Man," said Tutu . ".
At Soweto stadium, Mandela made his last public appearance at 2010 World Cup, and workers were busy building a stage protected by bulletproof glass for Tuesday's commemoration.
Police have promised that "thousands" of police will protect the stadium, although Monday's safety seems lax, with the owner of a security company using his car as a mobile office to hire guards at the stadium.
Nearly 100 heads of state are expected in 95,000-year
At the FNB stadium, some mourners have camped there and become the first to be inside.
Authorities expect spectators from nearby stadiums to flock to watch the game, saying they would close the passage if the number of spectators grew too fast.
The police will direct the traffic, protect the mourners, and help the bodyguards of the visiting VIPs. Gen.
A spokesman for the South African Police Department, Solomon margael, said Monday.
"We will always make sure that people can grieve in a safe environment," he said . ".
Makgale said that a joint task force composed of police, diplomats and intelligence personnel had developed plans and had spoken to foreign delegations planning to attend the ceremony.
He said police were ready for Tuesday's event, including a speech by Mandela's family and friends.
"Whether we have 10 heads of state or 70 or 100 heads of state, we have the ability and plan to facilitate their actions," Makgale said . ". U. S.
On Monday, President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle left Washington on Air Force One for Johannesburg. In a rare get-
Former President George W attended the meeting with them.
Bush, his wife Laura and former first lady Hillary Clinton.
Former Presidents Clinton and Carter will travel to South Africa respectively.
A project released by the South African government shows that Obama will speak like the UN secretary-general. General Ban Ki-
Moon and vice Chinese
Chairman Li Yuanchao.
Other speakers included President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil, President Pohamba of Namibia, President Mukherjee of India and President Castro of Cuba.
President Jacob Zuma of South Africa will deliver a keynote speech.
While security concerns remain a concern, on Monday a journalist walked into the stadium without a search and presented only a national press card issued in Europe.
About three minutes later, a security official asked reporters to leave the stadium.
However, the reporter walked freely throughout the stadium, through the aisle and saw the ongoing stage construction.
Officials from the United StatesS.
The consulate in Johannesburg also visited the venue on Monday, but refused to talk to reporters.
Meanwhile, a private security company called Sidas security is still hiring guards for Tuesday's Monday campaign, using a small car as an office.
George massabbe, Sidas manager, said the company will have 1,500 guards on duty on Tuesday.
"I do this from the heart, just to thank Tata," Mathabe said . " He used the father's word Xhosa as a nickname for Mandela.
"My son will visit tomorrow, too.
He will live in a free country.
Thanks to Tata, he will be able to do whatever he likes.
"The roads around the stadium will be closed on Tuesday and people will have to walk or take public transport to the stadium.
Mandela died on Thursday at the age of 95.
After the stadium memorial on Tuesday, Mandela's body will be held from Wednesday to Friday at Union Buildings, the government's home in the South African capital Pretoria.
On Sunday, he will be buried in Kunu, a Nobel Peace Prize winner in rural Eastern Cape province.
The South African parliament held a special meeting on Monday to commemorate Mandela.
South Africa's vice president, Kgalema Motlanthe, a member of Mandela's African National Assembly Party, opened the proceedings with a speech describing how icon death caused "a sense of sadness" around the world.
"He belongs to all mankind," Moranti said . "
He added: "The ideals of Mandela fill the earth.
Helen Zir, leader of the opposition Democratic Union Party, said South Africa inherited Mandela's "great responsibility" to ensure that everyone has "the freedom you can use ".
"He gave us the baton and we didn't dare to let it go," she said . ".