What is Mandela Day?

Locals share with the GCN what they think Mandela Day is all about.

Celebrating Mandela Day.

Zidane Kiteke: “It is a special day when we celebrate the birth of a global icon, Nelson Mandela. He made people come together to celebrate peace and forgiveness.”

Angie Burger: “We celebrate Mandela Day on July 18 by doing good deeds. We do this to work on where we ought to be as a country.”

Mandla Ndlovu: “Mandela Day is a day when we celebrate Nelson Mandela’s birthday by spending 67 minutes helping others. It is a great opportunity to uplift someone.”

Sam Dikotsi Kubheka: “Mandela Day is celebrated on July 18 to appreciate and honour Nelson Mandela’s birth and legacy. He played an important role in bringing us freedom.”

Ike Okoye: “Mandela Day is the day on which South Africa gained independence from apartheid rulers. To celebrate this momentous occasion, patrons all sport the famous Madiba haircut.”

Madelein Jordaan: “I think Mandela Day is on July 27. It is the day when the world celebrates the release of Nelson Mandela from prison after 27 years.”

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