Act of God: Rainbow Appears Over Building Where Nelson Mandela’s Body Lies In State

Mandela Lies in State, and a Rainbow Nation Pays Its Respects.

On Thursday, a rainbow appeared over the Union Buildings, the government offices in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, where Nelson Mandela’s body lies in state.
Thousands of mourners lined up for hours on the second day of the public viewing to say their final good-byes to the beloved former president. As president of South Africa, Mandela often referred to his country as a “rainbow nation.” See More photos after the cut