Soweto gets ready to farewell to mama Winnie

Journalists have begun setting up at the ahead of Mama Winnie's body which will leave the house for Orlando Stadium this morning Picture: Penwell Dlamini
Journalists have begun setting up at the ahead of Mama Winnie's body which will leave the house for Orlando Stadium this morning Picture: Penwell Dlamini
It is a quiet morning in Orlando West, Soweto on the Saturday morning as the nation bids its last respect to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Mourners coming from the night virgil can still be seen going to their homes in the streets leading to Olando Stadium where the funeral will be held.

At Mama Winnie's home, it is just police guarding the area close to the house. In the marquee at the house were a few women who slept inside it. On Friday, Mama Winnie's body was brought to her home and it is expected that the coffin will leave this morning for the stadium.

A few journalists have begun arriving to pic the best spot for their equipment.

TimesLIVE, Johannesburg newsroom.

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