Paying respects to Mandela: Your photos
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BBC News website readers have been sending their photos of how they are paying their respects to Nelson Mandela. Nasima Joulay paid her respects outside Mr Mandela's house in Houghton, Johannesburg. "People are coming from near and far, from all walks of life with flowers, candles, good wishes and prayers."
The South African National Youth orchestra also congregated outside Mr Mandela's house in Houghton, playing the South African national anthem. Photo: Nasima Joulay
Zola Hashatsi writes his tribute outside Mr Mandela's house. "President Zuma announced the death of Mr Mandela at about 11.30pm last night, just as I was leaving work and I drove straight here. We are going to travel to Mr Mandela's house in Soweto soon to dance and sing and remember him there." Photo: Zamancamu Mdluli
Elsewhere in South Africa, people congregated to pay their respects. In Cape Town, a grand parade of singing and dancing was held before people signed a book of remembrance outside the City Hall. Photo: Dakin Parker
In Cape Town, as elsewhere, people brought flowers to leave in memory of Mr Mandela. Photo: Dakin Parker
The spontaneous personal tributes to Nelson Mandela were echoed around the world. In London's Parliament Square, flowers were left at the statue honouring Mr Mandela. Photo: James Doherty
As night fell in London others added candles to their floral tributes, as Mr Mandela's statue became a focal point for people to gather to pay their respects. Photo: Allison Hinds
In other towns and cities in the UK tributes were paid to Nelson Mandela. In Plymouth, the South African flag was flown at half mast from City Hall, beside the Union Flag and the Flag of St George. It will remain there until after his funeral. The city, along with others, has opened a book of condolence. Photo: Chris Penberthy. Send your photos to yourpics@bbc.co.uk. For terms and conditions go to www.bbc.co.uk/terms