Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to deliver the keynote address at the national commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day in the Eastern Cape.
Two statues of Mandela will be unveiled at the Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha and the Nelson Mandela Museum Youth and Heritage Centre in Qunu.
“A statue honouring the Father of the Nation will be unveiled at the Bhunga Building in Mthatha before the President delivers the keynote address and presides over a second unveiling at the Youth and Heritage Centre in Qunu, Eastern Cape.
“The two monuments serve as a tribute to Nelson Mandela’s enduring impact on South Africa and the world, and commemorate the 67 years he dedicated to the fight against apartheid and racism,” the Presidency said in a statement.
The Nelson Mandela Museum aims to promote Mandela’s values and make a positive impact on the lives of individuals in need.
Meanwhile, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will lead the Mandela Day activities in Soweto under the theme “Climate, Food, and Solidarity”.
The activities include planting vegetable beds at a high school and handing out gifts to learners and the elderly.
Mashatile will also lay wreaths at various memorial sites in honor of freedom fighters.
Mandela Day is an annual global celebration held on July 18th to honor the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.
It serves as a call to action for individuals, communities, and organizations to reflect on Mandela’s values and make a positive impact in their communities.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
