A SOMBRE and frail Nelson Mandela attended the funeral for his 13-year-old great-granddaughter yesterday, after she was killed in a car crash following the World Cup’s opening concert.

A sombre and frail Nelson Mandela attended the funeral for his 13-year-old great-granddaughter today, after she was killed in a car crash following the World Cup's opening concert.

Mourners gathered today for the funeral of Nelson Mandela’s 13-year-old great-granddaughter who was killed in a car crash.

World Cup Group A

NELSON MANDELA pulled out of the opening ceremony of the World Cup following the death of his great-granddaughter in a car crash.

The 19th edition of the FIFA World Cup was today opened by a spectacular ceremony in Johannesburg, albeit in front of a less than capacity Soccer City.