Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela, who will be celebrating his 93rd birthday in a few days, has been described as a living heritage by the National Heritage Council of South Africa. "The National Heritage Council of South Africa wishes … Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela … a happy birthday. We consider Tata as South Africa's living heritage that will remain the memory of … [Read more...] about Madiba – SA’s living heritage
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Play your part, change your community
Johannesburg - A new social revolution campaign aimed at popularising and intensifying the 67 minutes of making the world a better place for all on Mandela Day has been unveiled. Play your Part is a new campaign developed and launched by the International Marketing Council (IMC) at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The campaign is designed to … [Read more...] about Play your part, change your community
67 schools to get a Mandela Day facelift
Mbombela - Sixty-seven dilapidated schools in Mpumalanga will look brand new come Mandela Day on July 18. Mpumalanga's Education Department will dispatch its officials to refurbish the schools in honour of former President Nelson Mandela, whose birthday is celebrated internationally every year. "The initiative will begin on July 16 until Madiba's birthday on the 18th. The … [Read more...] about 67 schools to get a Mandela Day facelift
Children’s parliament a salute to Madiba
Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela will have a gift of a different kind to mark his 93rd birthday, with the inaugural Annual Nelson Mandela Children's Parliament to be hosted at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature on Friday. This forms part of Mandela Day activities, which is celebrated every year on Madiba's birthday, 18 July. Children have always occupied a … [Read more...] about Children’s parliament a salute to Madiba
Tutu wishes Mandela happy birthday
Cape Town – Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has praised former President and world icon Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, and wished a happy birthday in advance. Tutu said South Africa was where it was today because of Nelson Mandela, who championed reconciliation. Mandela, also fondly known by his clan name Madiba, is turning 93 next week Monday. "Madiba, thank you for … [Read more...] about Tutu wishes Mandela happy birthday
