World leaders head to South Africa for memorial as Mandela tributes continue

Reuters 2013-12-09

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His image is everywhere.

From the streets of South Africa to embassies around the world.

Supporters of the late Nelson Mandela are traveling near and far to pay tribute to the leader.

At the African National Congress in Johannesburg, a condolence book is running out of pages.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) PULENG MABOEE, LOCAL RESIDENT, SAYING:

"What I have written in my book is in my heart and it is not enough, the way that Tata Mandela was. I think most of the people do not realize what Mandela was fighting for, because what Mandela was fighting for is what Jesus needs - people are one, people love each other."

South Africa's first black president died last week, prompting an outpouring of support across the globe.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited the South African Embassy in Berlin, where she, too, gave her condolences in a book.

In the British parliament, speech after speech recognized Mandela's impact.

British Prime Minister Davi

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