A funeral cortege bearing Nelson Mandela's body will travel through
the streets of Pretoria for three days ahead of his burial next
Sunday.

The South African government said the cortege will leave a
morgue on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning to go to the Union
Buildings where his body will lie in state.

Meanwhile, vigils for the former leader are continuing across South Africa. Hundreds of mourners have gathered outside Mandela's home in Johannesburg and flowers and candles have been laid outside.

Mandela died on Thursday evening at the age of 95. Tributes to Mr Mandela have come from leaders, celebrities and members of the public around the world. US President Barack Obama said Mr Mandela achieved more than could be expected of any man. Pope Francis said Mr Mandela had forged a new South Africa built on the firm foundations of non-violence, reconciliation and truth.