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The South African government has called on all people in the country to
keep Nelson Mandela's legacy alive as the world celebrates the
anti-apartheid icon's 95th birthday later this month.
July 18 was declared the Nelson Mandela International Day in 2010 by
the UN in honour of Mandela's dedication to the national reconciliation
and freedom, Xinhua reported.
People have been urged to do something good to uplift the standards of
people, including dedicating 67 minutes to do community work to assist
the society.
"Madiba has made an indelible mark on our society, having overseen the
transition from apartheid to a society built on the pillars of democracy
and freedom. To celebrate the Mandela Day, South Africans need to
uphold Madiba's ideal, including his unwavering commitment to justice,
equality and a non-racial South Africa," South African government
spokesperson Phumla Williams said.
The Mandela Day this year will be observed under the theme "Take Action, Inspire Change. Make Every Day a Mandela Day".
The government urged South Africans to emulate Mandela by trying to create a better world for all.
"Let us heed to the call of President Jacob Zuma, and make it the
biggest Mandela Day ever on the 18th of July, focusing on doing good all
over the country," the government spokesperson said.
"Communities across the country would participate in activities such as
painting classrooms, cleaning parks, repairing water leaks among
others," Williams said.
The government spokesperson said people have a responsibility to defend democracy, promote peace and pray for Mandela.
The ailing 94-year-old former president was hospitalised June 8 due to a recurring lung infection.
Source: DNA,INDIA
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