Mama Winnie's final farewell

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela will be laid to rest in Fourways after the ceremony at Orlando Stadium in Soweto.

The struggle icon passed away at the age of 81.

Mourners started arriving at the stadium as as early as 04:00 following a night vigil held by the ANC.

Madikizela-Mandela's body was returned to her home in Orlando West on Friday afternoon.

Thousands of supporters lined the streets, stretching out a clenched fist as the hearse passed them, while many dignitaries also gathered at her home.

Meanwhile, the United Nations also held a memorial service in New York.

"Mama Winnie, as she was affectionately known, was a towering figure in the struggle against apartheid," said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. "The outpouring of condolences since her passing shows what an enormous impact she had, not only on the people of South Africa and of the African continent, but for millions around the world."

Among those expected to address the service include her daughters, grandchildren and political leaders.

EFF leader Julius Malema, and senior ANC officials Jeff Radebe and Fikile Mbalula are also expected to pay tribute while President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the eulogy.