The family is reportedly divided between his grandson Mandla Mandela, who wants the anti-apartheid icon buried at his birthplace in Mvezo village, and the rest of the family who want to respect his wish to be buried next to his children. Mandla is the head of the Mvezo Traditional Council.

A group of residents sing for Nelson Mandela outside the Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria on Monday where he continues to battle for his life. Pic/AFP