Nelson Mandela death: South Africa marks first anniversary

 Nelson Mandela death: South Africa marks first anniversary

Events are being held across South Africa to mark one year since the death of Nelson Mandela, including a wreath-laying ceremony and a cricket match.

Anti-apartheid movement veterans joined Mr Mandela's widow, Graca Machel, at a remembrance service in Pretoria.
Sirens and vuvuzelas sounded across the country before a commemorative three minutes' silence was held.
There was a worldwide outpouring of grief when South Africa's first black president died a year ago aged 95.

Mr Mandela, also known by his clan name of Madiba, spent 27 years in prison for fighting white-minority rule in South Africa.
In a statement, US President Barack Obama said the world lost a leader one year ago "whose struggle and sacrifices inspired us to stand up for our fundamental principles, whose example reminded us of the enduring need for compassion, understanding and reconciliation, and whose vision saw the promise of a better world".
"On this day, and on every day, we honour his spirit and his memory."
South African President Jacob Zuma, who is currently visiting China, described the anniversary as a "sad day in our country".