PHOTOS: Nelson Mandela Memorial Service

Tens of thousands of people joined world leaders at a memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg. The service was held at the FNB stadium, where Mr Mandela made his last public appearance. It was also shown on big screens at three "overflow" stadiums...see more photos after cut..

 Ex-wife Winnie Madikizela-Mandela as she made her way to her seat inside the stadium.

South Africa's last white president FW De Klerk with his wife Elita.

Former British Prime Minister John Major (centre) greets former US Presidents George W Bush (right) and Bill Clinton (left).

The heavy rain continued as deputy president of the ANC Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the crowd and welcomed those in the stadium and those watching around South Africa and around the world. He said: "In our tradition, when it rains when you are buried, your gods are welcoming you to heaven."