SAgov.co.za reports that police spokesperson Mzukisi Fatyele announced that security officials would also do a dry run of the procession that will accompany the former statesman’s hearse when it arrives on Saturday.
Fatyele added that residents and other road users who are not accredited to attend the funeral, will be given alternative routes and detours in affected areas
When the aircraft carrying Nelson Mandela’s coffin arrives at Mthatha Airport on Saturday, it will go via the R61 road to Mthatha before joining the Nelson Mandela Drive in town.
The procession will then join the N2 national road to Qunu. Mandela will be laid to rest in Qunu on Sunday.