The body of the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu, who has been accorded a Category 1 state funeral, will from today lie in state at St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town.
His body will remain at the cathedral until he is cremated at his funeral service on Saturday, also at St George’s Cathedral.
A large cortege arrived at the cathedral’s door around 9am.
The number of mourners outside the cathedral continues to grow as people line up to pay their last respects, while adhering to Covid-19 protocols.
The Saturday funeral service will be officiated by Bishop Michael Nuttal, and will be led by Archbishop Thabo Makgoba.
Watch the coverage as the Arch’s body arrives at the cathedral, courtesy of SABC News, below:
-The Citizen
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