Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished all the people of South Africa and the international community “a most productive, reconcilatory and reconstructive Nelson Mandela Day”.
This comes as the nation celebrates International Mandela Day on 18 July, the former President’s 95th birthday. South Africans are encouraged to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to nation-building activities on this day.
"We declared this day in honour of Madiba to inspire all of us to take action personally to help change the world for the better and create a sustainable movement for good in South Africa and abroad …On Madiba's 95th birthday, all our thoughts are focused on the rich legacy he has given us as South Africans and the world,” said Zuma.
The theme for this special month is: "Take Action, Inspire Change. Make Every Day a Mandela Day".
"Let us return Madiba's sacrifices and contributions through our own efforts to build a better society. Make every day a Mandela Day,” Zuma added. – SAnews.gov.za
