New York - To mark the second annual Nelson Mandela International Day, the United Nations is encouraging people around the globe to perform 67 minutes of public service - one minute for every year of the South African leader's own service to humanity. The call is part of the "Take Action! Inspire Change" campaign by the Mandela Foundation in recognition of the contributions … [Read more...] about UN urges public to devote 67 minutes
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SA bows to world icon
Pretoria - At 08:05 on Monday morning, South African school children all over the country sang "Happy Birthday" to former President Nelson Mandela as he celebrates his 93rd birthday. Approximately 12 million school children took part in this show of love to one of the most iconic leaders of our time. From "Happy birthday dear Tata, we love you Tata," to "Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about SA bows to world icon
Eastern Cape Mandela Day Celebrations
The members of the Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape Legislature, Bobby Stevenson, Edmund van Vuuren, Dacre Haddon and John Cupido will be participating in the provincial Mandela Day celebration that will be held at Sephepheto Junior School near Fiva Village near Matatiele today, Monday 18 July. MPLs will be planting trees and sowing seeds. Mandela Day provides a … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape Mandela Day Celebrations
Birthday wishes for Madiba on Mandela Day
Pretoria - The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has joined millions of well wishers in wishing Tata Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela a wonderful, happy birthday. "As the commission, there are no words to begin to describe this gallant freedom fighter of our lifetime, who, despite being incarcerated for 27 years, came out to spread a message of hope and goodwill to all races," … [Read more...] about Birthday wishes for Madiba on Mandela Day
Nelson Mandela Boulevard opened in Cape Town
Cape Town - The City of Cape Town has renamed Eastern Boulevard in the city centre after Nelson Mandela ahead of the former President's 93rd birthday on Monday. The event is one in a series of activities scheduled to honour Mandela in the city as the country and the world gears for Mandela Day celebrations next week. The renaming and opening of the road ceremony, led by … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Boulevard opened in Cape Town
