Nelson Mandela memorial: Thousands attend Johannesburg service

People from all walks of life including world leaders, religious leaders and celebrities headed to Johannesburg South Africa for the memorial service of former South African leader and Freedom Fighter Nelson Mandela.
The official memorial service for Nelson Mandela is being held at the 90,000 capacity FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, also known as the Soccer City stadium, the site of the 2010 World Cup final.

After the service, Mr Mandela's body will then lie in state in an open casket for three days at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the seat of the South African government, where it will be viewed by citizens and selected international visitors and guests.

Check out the pictures from proceedings.

Nelson Mandela's widow Graca Machel arrives for the memorial service.

A woman holds the official programme for the memorial service.

David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Sir John Major arrive at the stadium for the memorial.

The stadium holds 90,000 people and more are expected to watch from outside.

South Africans salute Mr Mandela's legacy.

A newspaper carries a picture of Mr Mandela on its front page.

A mourner shelters from the rain under a Mandela flag.

The 95-year-old died last Thursday at his home in Johannesburg.

People kiss images of the former South African president.

South Africans dance and sing outside the stadium