Don't forget to celebrate with the rest of the world tomorrow, when our former president, Nelson Mandela, will be celebrating his 91st birthday! In dedication to his humanitarian efforts and wonderful inspirational life, South Africa has declared the 18 July Madiba Day."We are humbled by the call for an annual Mandela Day in our honour. Our struggle for freedom and justice was a collective effort. Mandela Day is no different," said Mandela in a video message recorded for Mandela Day on Saturday.*
"It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it."*
Unfortunately the 18th won't be a holiday, which i personally think it should be, its meant to be a day devoted to service.
"It is our hope that people will dedicate their time and effort to improve the conditions within their own communities. We thank you for participating in Mandela Day," he said.*
Hey and for all you Capetonians out there wanting to celebration Madiba's birthday, why not get yourself over to Mandela Rhodes Place and be apart of the Ubuntu Festival.
Go check out this great slide show of Mandela and send him your birthday wishes and you could be in line to win a Nelson Mandela media center DVD thanks to New24.com.
Go check out this great slide show of Mandela and send him your birthday wishes and you could be in line to win a Nelson Mandela media center DVD thanks to New24.com.
*taken from an article in the Mail & Guardian.
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