The Nelson Mandela Foundation says on this year’s International Mandela Day, its focus is on seeking ways of addressing what it terms inter-generational poverty.
Hundreds of activities are expected to take place around the country to mark the day. The foundation will celebrate the 10th International Mandela day in Germiston, on the East Rand.
Over the past decade, the foundation has played a myriad of roles for Mandela Day, as a facilitator, event coordinator, communicator, brand ambassador, project manager, and implementer. The day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela’s birthday.
The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010.
The year 2019 marks a decade of global solidarity and support for the initiative. This presents a good reason for both reflection and re-commitment as we review the initiative and assess its impact.
This year the foundation is working with the City of Ekurhuleni to support four local causes that represent our focus areas – shelter, education, food and nutrition and active citizenship.
Events at the main venue of activities will take place at the Germiston Civic Centre. These will include a press briefing and a dialogue titled “Unpacking the Next Chapter of Mandela Day” at 9 am.
The day will also include a moment to honour senior citizens and tracking Madiba’s footprints in the City of Ekurhuleni.
Meanwhile, over the weekend the foundation in partnership with the Imbumba Foundation sent off the 2019 Trek4Mandela Expedition team at OR Tambo International Airport. The expedition team aims to summit mount Kilimanjaro to celebrate Mandela Day.
The granddaughter of the late elder statesman, Ndileka Mandela speaks to SABC News about Mandela Day in the video below.
#67minutes is sadly not a holiday
— Memist (@SlickyRista_ZA) July 18, 2019
This Mandela storyline is tiring… #67minutes pic.twitter.com/Caix7ZE2YL
— 🧸tsh3piso🧸™ (@jus_tshepiso) July 18, 2019
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— PennyLebyane💚Penny Lebyane (@PennyLebyane) July 18, 2019
The most offensive day of the year 🤢🤢#67minutes
— NJ 🏳️🌈 (@nj_kunene) July 18, 2019
#67minutes have a happy Mandela day. Full of productivity and service pic.twitter.com/pI4huty6k8
— Khaitseli-ea-Motho (@Mpo_etsi) July 18, 2019
Have a happy Mandela day! Do your 67 minutes of good. #67Minutes @channelafrica1 catch Channel Africa in Tembisa Mayibuye for our contribution. @AfricanDialogue will be LIVE from 11h00 – 11h45 at the venue! DStv 802
— Tumelo (@TumeloZulu) July 18, 2019
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— HFH South Africa (@HFHSouthAfrica) July 18, 2019
Black tax should count as #67minutes for #MandelaDay2019 because this Santa behaviour is kind of patronising.
— Phaks Phalo👑 (@SirPhaks) July 18, 2019
Today is #MandelaDay2019 while we celebrate our freedom of movement and the right to be.. Lets not forget we still need to fight for our economic freedom💪#67minutes #NelsonMandela #ThursdayMotivation #ThursdayThoughts #land pic.twitter.com/PILy94KNSr
— IG: Qu€€n_m$₩aTi👑 (@QTEE_MP) July 18, 2019
Play it extra loud for your children today!
Miss You Madiba Ed Jordan https://t.co/Pz9hI9Fomg via @YouTube
First time I performed this song was at the memorial for our beloved #NelsonMandela #67minutes #MandelaDay2019 On the same stage as @JohnnyCleggReal #RIPJohnnyClegg
— Ed Jordan (@edjordaninc) July 18, 2019
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