Mourners wave during the national memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela

French President Francois Hollande, centre right, speaks with former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 2nd left,

VIP's and dignitaries stand up for the start of the memorial service for former South African president Nelson Mandela

VIP's and dignitaries stand up for the start of the memorial service for former South African president Nelson Mandela

A general view of the arena during the memorial service for former South African president Nelson Mandela

People shelter under umbrellas during the funeral service for former South Africa President Nelson Mandela

People attend the memorial service for former South African president Nelson Mandela

Faces of Nelson Mandela through the ages are shown on a big screen

A couple sits under umbrellas in the rain and clean a poster of former South Africa President Nelson Mandela with a towel

The face of Nelson Mandela is shown on a large billboard in the stands at the memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela

Bare chested men sing and dance during the memorial service for former South African president Nelson Mandela

People shout out and punch the air

People run through rows of seats as they arrive for a service for former South African President Nelson Mandela

A portrait of Nelson Mandela is seen through a sea of umbrellas during the memorial service for former South African president Nelson Mandela