Tens of thousands of mourners came Mandela

Tens of thousands of mourners came Mandela

Tens of thousands of mourners began arriving in Johannesburg , South Africa to attend the state funeral procession Nelson Mandela .

The memorial service will begin today at 11:00 local time and is expected to last four hours , as stated in the official program .

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BBC diplomatic correspondent in Johannesburg , James Robbins said people camped around the stadium on Monday night ( 09 / 12 ) to ensure they get a place at the FNB stadium located in the city .

But because the public seating is not charged , the government sure will be many people who did not get a place , added Robbins .

Hundreds of people had gathered outside the stadium , says the BBC's more , Joe Winter , who reported from the scene where they were stationed there during the night .
Most of them wear T-shirt with Mandela , South Africa and rugby football . They sang songs of struggle against apartheid .

The memorial service is likely to be one of the largest gathering of international officials in recent years .

It is estimated that there will be more than 100 officials Save both head of state and former heads of state who will attend the funeral or memorial is a national .

U.S. President Barack Obama and UN Secretary General Ban Ki - moon also included which will join in this event .