JOHANNESBURG: Preparations began on Friday for the state funeral of South Africa's liberation hero Nelson Mandela, as the world mourned the peace icon's passing.

Heads of state from around the world, including US President Barack Obama, and well-known personalities who were close to the statesman like Oprah Winfrey and Bill and Hillary Clinton are expected to attend.

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