Church services being held around the world for Mandela
Church services are being held across the world to remember Nelson Mandela. Here at home, the Irish branch of the African National Congress is organising a service at the Methodist Church on Abbey Street in Dublin this evening. In South Africa, people are taking part in a day of prayer and reflection for their former president, who died on Thursday. Mr Mandela's ex-wife Winnie and the country's president Jacob Zuma have been attending a service in Johannesburg. Mr Zuma told the congregation Mandela fought for freedom. Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio
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