President Jacob Zuma called former president Nelson Mandela "one of a kind" as tens of thousands of South Africans and the world's powerful gathered in Soweto, at a rain-drenched, rousing memorial for the globally loved liberation hero.
"That we are Madiba's compatriots and have lived during his time is a cause for celebration and enormous pride," Zuma said.
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