JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- South Africans gathered Sunday for a national day of prayer to celebrate the life of former President Nelson Mandela.
"The public is urged to gather in halls, churches, mosques, temples, synagogues and in their homes for prayer services and meditation, reflecting on the life of Madiba and his contribution to our country and the world," President Jacob Zuma said in the statement.