Leaders from around the world have been paying tribute to Nelson Mandela, who led the transition from white minority rule in South Africa and has died aged 95.

Large crowds gathered in Soweto on Friday following the death of Nelson Mandela, but for many it was a working day, and life had to go on despite the sorrow.

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Nelson Mandela's life story in video and pictures

Images from South Africa and around the world as people react to the death of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

How South African papers covered Nelson Mandela's death

South Africans have been paying tribute to their former leader, Nelson Mandela, who has died at the age of 95.

In 2002 when the BBC was making a two-part portrait of Nelson Mandela, David Dimbleby carried out a series of interviews with those who knew him well, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu.