While some in the political arena will focus on President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address during the opening of parliament on Mandela Day, many charity organisations will be looking for givers.
Thursday marks another commemoration of the life of former president Nelson Mandela which over the years has been turned into a charity day with people around the world dedicating 67 minutes of their time for the greater good of society.
“If we are to truly honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy, we should cultivate a culture of working together to ensure the vulnerable are supported and feel a part of our society,” government spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa said.
As the world celebrates Mandela Day, TimesLIVE Premium shone a spotlight on the South African Early Childhood Review 2024 which detailed one in five children under six lives in a home where there is not enough food.
In the past two years, 15,000 children were hospitalised due to severe acute malnutrition and about 1,000 lost their lives in one year to this preventable condition.
Here are some reactions on social media:
So much litter, but the energy is even higher! Everyone's working hard to #MakeADifference. The inner city will look much brighter and cleaner thanks to the hard work of all our volunteers. We are proud to be part of this amazing community! 💖 #MandelaDay2024 #ItsInYourHands… pic.twitter.com/rGAAgij74b
— NelsonMandela (@NelsonMandela) July 18, 2024
This day holds a special place in our hearts, urging us to reflect on the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. Let us embody the values he championed, especially his profound love for children and education. #MandelaDay #PRASA67Minutes pic.twitter.com/oAcKuJU4uz
— PRASA Group (@PRASA_Group) July 18, 2024
There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." - Nelson Mandela ✊🏾
— Khutso Theledi (@KhutsoTheledi) July 18, 2024
Trust and celebrate your blessings today because you know the author!
Thank you to everyone participating in the Metro FM Blanket… pic.twitter.com/PaoBc43Vgu
Nelson Mandela’s compassion & commitment to peace have always been a deep personal inspiration.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) July 18, 2024
Madiba showed us the extraordinary difference one person can make.
As we mark #MandelaDay, let’s honour his legacy and turn our hands towards building a better world for all. pic.twitter.com/Ff9YR1BvbL
"Racism must be opposed by all means that humanity has at its disposal."
— United Nations (@UN) July 17, 2024
Speaking at UNHQ in 1990, Nelson Mandela encouraged all people to take action to #FightRacism and create a more equal world.
Thursday is #MandelaDay. https://t.co/4iOUFOmfXv pic.twitter.com/AIPQAowiv7
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