What Did You Do for Mandela Day? #MandelaDay
As the world reflects on the theme of the AU summit - Harnessing the Demographic Dividend through Investments in Youth - and on Mandela's hope for younger generations, present-day leaders would be wise to remember Mandela's words and actions on three key issues. First, invest in education. Second, fight corruption. Third, when the time comes, leave office, writes Grant T. Harris, former adviser to President Barack Obama.
Mandela Day quote.
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South Africa:
Be Radical Like Mandela's Generation, President Tells Youth
News24Wire, 17 July 2017
President Jacob Zuma has called on the youth to follow in the footsteps of former late president Nelson Mandela and his generation and achieve "radical economic transformation". Read more »
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South Africa:
The Best Way South Africans Can Honour Mandela Is By Being Active Citizens
The Conversation Africa, 17 July 2017
As one of the iconic leaders of the 20th century, Nelson Mandela fought for democracy, justice, peace and reconciliation. He showed the world what it meant to live a life in the… Read more »
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South Africa:
Every Day Is Mandela Day At Tshwane Haven
News24Wire, 18 July 2017
For police officers from the Brooklyn station in Pretoria who visited Tshwane Haven, a home for abused, sick and abandoned children and babies, the intention was to deliver gifts… Read more »
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South Africa:
Gender Equality Was Close to Mandela's Heart
Gender Links, 18 July 2017
Today the world celebrates the life of one of the world's most iconic figures Nelson Mandela. This year we celebrate Mandela Day under the theme "Action against poverty". Mandela… Read more »
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South Africa:
Thousands to Walk in Cape Town on Mandela Day
News24Wire, 18 July 2017
An estimated 1000 people are expected to walk from the Grand Parade, where crowds gathered to listen to Nelson Mandela's iconic Freedom speech delivered from a balcony at City Hall… Read more »
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The Department of Science and Technology has announced plans to assist underprivileged schools by donating computers and science laboratory equipment while the National Blood ... Read more »