Mourners gather at St George’s Cathedral as Archbishop Desmond Tutu lies in state
Final rounds of memorial services are underway for the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Mourners have gathered at Joburg's St Mary's Cathedral where a message from Orlando Pirates Chairperson Dr Irvin Khoza was read which described Tutu as a one of a kind man who could not be held down.
Meanwhile, in Cape Town the late Tutu's body lies in state at the St George's Cathedral where members of the public have been paying their respects and a wreath-laying ceremony is underway.
Tutu's body will continue to lie in state till 5pm today and again tomorrow between 9am and 5pm. Tutu's funeral service is to take place this Saturday.
The cortege, led by Anglican leaders, was solemn - absent of the boisterous laughter and character the Arch will be remembered for.
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A simple pine coffin carried the body of the global leader into the West doors of the Cathedral with some of his family close behind.
A single bouquet of white flowers lay on the closed coffin.
Tutu died on Sunday morning following a long battle with prostate cancer.
In the days following his death, the Arch has been hailed for his years of dedication to activism.
