World Lens: Week of June 14

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Mandela Mourns - Legendary South African leader Nelson Mandela made a rare public appearance Thursday to attend the funeral of his great-granddaughter Zenani, killed in a car crash last week following the World Cup concert. A family friend, who was allegedly drunk at the time of the accident, was driving the car.

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Mandela Mourns - Legendary South African leader Nelson Mandela made a rare public appearance Thursday to attend the funeral of his great-granddaughter Zenani, killed in a car crash last week following the World Cup concert. A family friend, who was allegedly drunk at the time of the accident, was driving the car.

Somber Mood - The 91-year-old icon appeared somber and frail as he emerged from the car. He then boarded a golf cart with wife Graca Machel and was taken to the chapel of the Johannesburg private school Zenani had attended.

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Somber Mood - The 91-year-old icon appeared somber and frail as he emerged from the car. He then boarded a golf cart with wife Graca Machel and was taken to the chapel of the Johannesburg private school Zenani had attended.

Memorial Service - The funeral service lasted three hours and featured, pop songs, hymns, a Maya Angelou poem, a troupe of dancers and a video taped tribute from super model Naomi Campbell. Attendees brightened up their somber, dark clothes with pink accents, an ode to Zenani’s favorite color.

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Memorial Service - The funeral service lasted three hours and featured, pop songs, hymns, a Maya Angelou poem, a troupe of dancers and a video taped tribute from super model Naomi Campbell. Attendees brightened up their somber, dark clothes with pink accents, an ode to Zenani’s favorite color.

Entering the Church - Mandela arrives in the church to attend the funeral services.

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Entering the Church - Mandela arrives in the church to attend the funeral services.

Full Attendance - The service was open to the public, and hundreds of people were at the chapel in attendance. An overflow crowd filled a tent outside.

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Full Attendance - The service was open to the public, and hundreds of people were at the chapel in attendance. An overflow crowd filled a tent outside.

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During the Service - Mandela sat in the first pew of the chapel during the service. He was generally somber, but did smile during some lighter moments of the service.

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During the Service - Mandela sat in the first pew of the chapel during the service. He was generally somber, but did smile during some lighter moments of the service.

Mandela’s Wife - Mandela’s wife, Graca Machel, comforts one of the great grandchildren during the service.

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Mandela’s Wife - Mandela’s wife, Graca Machel, comforts one of the great grandchildren during the service.

Winnie Mandela Mourns - Mandela’s ex-wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (left) mourns while sitting next to daughters Zinzi and Zoleka Mandela. Winnie was Zenani’s great-grandmother.

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Winnie Mandela Mourns - Mandela’s ex-wife, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (left) mourns while sitting next to daughters Zinzi and Zoleka Mandela. Winnie was Zenani’s great-grandmother.

Classmates Say Goodbye - Wearing their school blazers and carrying a white rose, Zezani’s classmates, stood and sang “Amazing Grace” with other mourners at the beginning of the funeral before a montage of family portraits, including one of Zenani hugging Mandela, was projected on screens as a recording of "Lean on Me" played.

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Classmates Say Goodbye - Wearing their school blazers and carrying a white rose, Zezani’s classmates, stood and sang “Amazing Grace” with other mourners at the beginning of the funeral before a montage of family portraits, including one of Zenani hugging Mandela, was projected on screens as a recording of "Lean on Me" played.

Mourning - Two more of Zenani’s classmates mourn as Mandela looks on.

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Mourning - Two more of Zenani’s classmates mourn as Mandela looks on.

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Consoling - Friends embrace Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (front left) and her daughter Zinzi following the memorial service.

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Consoling - Friends embrace Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (front left) and her daughter Zinzi following the memorial service.

After the Service - Mandela leaves the chapel following the service. While the memorial was open to the public, the family held a private burial earlier that day.

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After the Service - Mandela leaves the chapel following the service. While the memorial was open to the public, the family held a private burial earlier that day.

Plans Changed - After Zenani’s tragic death, Mandela announced that he would not be attending the World Cup tournament’s opening ceremony or the first game as previously planned. The iconic leader is credited with helping bring the games to the continent.

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Plans Changed - After Zenani’s tragic death, Mandela announced that he would not be attending the World Cup tournament’s opening ceremony or the first game as previously planned. The iconic leader is credited with helping bring the games to the continent.

A Warm Embrace - Mandela hugs one of his great grandchildren following the service.

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A Warm Embrace - Mandela hugs one of his great grandchildren following the service.

Leaving the Chapel - Mandela and wife Graca Machel are ferried away from the chapel.

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Leaving the Chapel - Mandela and wife Graca Machel are ferried away from the chapel.