As it happened: Mandela funeral

Key Points

  • The funeral has been held of South Africa's first black President Nelson Mandela, who died on 5 December aged 95.
  • Thousands of South Africans - and heads of state and government - congregated in Mr Mandela's home village of Qunu.
  • Mr Mandela has been hailed as "a giant of history" for his fight against apartheid. All times GMT.

Report

Reporters: Zoe Murphy, Sherie Ryder, Andree Massiah, Barry Neild and Bernadette McCague