Mandela Day 2017 has ignited the generosity of the nation as thousands of South Africans have spent their morning dedicating their time towards aiding the less fortunate.
In the spirit of Madiba’s 99th birthday, South Africans young and old, individually and collectively, have pledged their service towards changing the lives of others.
Mandela Day is a national and international commemoration of the life, selfless leadership and enduring service of former President Nelson Mandela.
Whether 67 minutes, 67 days or 67 years, it has now turned to the people of South Africa to lead the way in creating a better South Africa for all.
Tweeps have taken to the streets, homes, schools, and organisations of South Africa to contribute their time, energy and love in honour of #MandelaDay.
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” ~ Nelson Mandela.
Have a look at what they have been up to:
#MandelaDay OOTD. Let us work👐 pic.twitter.com/gKDaB1DBMV
— TheYandz (@TheYandzz) July 18, 2017
Our bakery teams are making sarmies which they will distribute within the communities they are situated. Happy #MandelaDay! #67Minutes pic.twitter.com/eI7YjzVxof
— SASKO South Africa (@SaskoSA) July 18, 2017
Our Grade 4s started off #MandelaWeek, yesterday, by making sandwiches & delivered them to the local Soup Kitchen @ILoveEdenvale #MandelaDay pic.twitter.com/EXAZBk8CHP
— Holy Rosary School (@HolyRosaryJHB) July 18, 2017
Grade 1 boys packing toiletries for Strathyre girls home. #MandelaDay @benniesJP pic.twitter.com/sdxwbZqEjQ
— Lauren Thomas (@LaurenT46236106) July 18, 2017
https://twitter.com/cyrilfoundation/status/887244443190951936
#trekformandela: Volun-tours for #MandelaDay @ShareCapeTown @allcapetown @WernerGruner @NelsonMandela https://t.co/GsIBpTUmS0 pic.twitter.com/j9xLBiMOfd
— IOLTravel (@IOLTravel) July 18, 2017
Meals on Wheels teams are busy around South Africa doing their 67minutes. #mandeladay #charityinmotion pic.twitter.com/zIq8soFhMC
— Meals On Wheels SA (@mowcs_sa) July 18, 2017
#ShellMadelaDay in full swing.Celebrate Madiba's legacy & promoting road safety for children #MandelaDay #safetohomesafetoschool @active_ed pic.twitter.com/3x7P6RcImy
— CAF Southern Africa (@sa_caf) July 18, 2017
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