NSPCA commemorates Mandela Day
This year, the NSPCA movement throughout South Africa will again proudly commemorate its association with South Africa's former President, Nelson Mandela, on the occasion of his birthday on July 18.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela accepted the invitation to become the Patron-in-Chief of the National Council of SPCA (NSPCA) in late 1994.
“We recall receiving the news from the Union Buildings on December 8 that year, and we recognised the significance of this support which has been truly cherished,” says Christine Kuch from the NSPCA.
“When we grieved not only with our nation, but with the world last year at his passing, we nevertheless recognised that from our sadness arose a strength and determination to make his memory and his association with us even more memorable.
“We expressed feelings of appreciation and deepest recognition of Nelson Mandela’s life of selfless service and his setting of such a worthy example to the entire world. His words, as well as deeds, remain with us.
“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. We must use time wisely and forever realise that the time is always ripe to do right,” says Kuch.
In honouring and bring thankful for the SPCA movement’s association with him, the NSPCA commits that through its actions and moral fibre to uphold his proud legacy: The Madiba magic.
The NSPCA honours his name, recognise his stature, spirit and determination to make the world – and our country specifically – a better place for all. The NSPCA’s mandate is to prevent cruelty to animals; all animals.
“People and animals are inextricably linked. Where there are people, there are animals,” says Kuch.
In upholding the principles of kindness, compassion, understanding and empathy, the NSPCA submits its tribute to South Africa’s beloved late Patron-in-Chief, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.
“On Mandela Day, national inspectors of the NSPCA will be commemorating our past President out in the field, working towards uplifting standards of care for all species of animals in our country,” concludes Kuch. – @IschkeBoksburg
