Getting a chance to head back to South Africa is usually a happy time for Charlize Theron.
But on Monday, the 38-year-old flew out of Los Angles, California, with a heavy heart.
The actress is returning to her homeland ahead of the memorial of Nelson Mandela, the much loved leader of the country passed away on Thursday night, aged 95.
The blonde kept her head down as she headed into the airport, soberly walking towards the terminal for her flight.
On Tuesday tens of thousands of South Africans are expected to pack the streets for the apartheid leader’s official memorial service.
Leaders from six nations, as well as past leaders, are expected to attend — in total over 90 heads of stat will reportedly pay their respects, Daily Mail informs.