Picture gallery

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela has become an icon and his face is one of the most well known in the world. The picture gallery contains a few of the many photographs taken of Nelson Mandela.

South African stamps honouring Nelson Mandela

The South African Post Office has over the years issued several stamps bearing Nelson Mandela's image.

Images of the stamps are used with the permission of the South African Post Office.

Photos of South Africans mourning

Photos of the memorial service

Photos: State Funeral

Photos: Transport of former President Mandela's remains to Eastern Cape

Photos: Preparations for funeral

Photos: South Africans mourning

Photos: memorial service

Photos: Lying-in-state

Nelson Mandela: A photographic tribute