People gather around a pile of flowers and sage requiem messages offered to former South African president Nelson Mandela in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa, on Dec. 7, 2013. (Photo: Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi, AP)
CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- South Africa's parliament has begun a special session honoring Nelson Mandela.
The session began Monday afternoon in Cape Town, with an announcement that members of Mandela's family were sitting in the gallery.
Kgalema Motlanthe, South Africa's deputy president, began the proceedings with a speech. He described how Mandela's influence in South Africa and around the globe caused a "sweeping feeling of sorrow" worldwide following his death.
"He belongs to all humanity. ... Mandela's ideals saturate the face of the Earth," Motlanthe said.
Mandela died Thursday at age 95.
11Alive's Brenda Wood, Jon Shirek and photo journalist Stephen Boissy are in South Africa to cover this week's events remembering Nelson Mandela.
CONTINUING COVERAGE | 11Alive's trip to South Africa to remember Nelson Mandela
They will have special reports all week long on 11Alive News.
More Coverage of Remembering Mandela:
- Timeline of Nelson Mandela's life and legacy
- SLIDESHOW: Mandela through the years
- PHOTOS: Nelson Mandela's visit to Atlanta
- Mandela to be Buried Dec. 15
- Atlanta photographer shares her candid photos of Mandela
- Atlantans mourn Mandela, fill monument with flowers
- Ex-US President Carter heading to Mandela memorial
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