United Democratic Movement leader and close friend of the Mandela family, Bantu Holomisa says the issue of traditions and other related matters were discussed with the government by the Mandela family.

Dr Nokuzola Mndende says a traditional ritual for Mandela is very important. She says if it is not done that will cause problems in the family.

Director at the Institute for Healing of Memories, Michael Lapsley, says it's time for South Africans to do some introspection.

A tribute to tata Nelson Mandela from five-year-old Oratilwe Segodi from Nelspruit Mpumalanga. Submitted by Smangele Segodi

Minister in the Presidency Collins Chabane says children are likely to be stop from viewing former president Nelson Mandela at Union Buildings were public viewing is currently underway.

Deputy Minister for Women, Children and Persons with Disability Minister, Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu says it is wrong to refer to the interpreter who took the stage during former president, Nelson Mandela’s memorial service as fake.

Former DG in the Presidency and Cabinet Secretary Reverand Frank Chikane says the viewing of Madiba’s remains at the Union Building is an extraordinary moment.

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Members of the public speak about their experience as they went to view Madiba's remains at the Union Buildings.

Siyabonga Luvuno a young and talented 24 year old from Volksrust in Mpumalanga, he says his aim is to empower the youth and to reduce unemployment in his community, with a passion for music.