Millions of people in South Africa and across the globe are celebrating the 94th birthday of Nelson Mandela.The day has become known as Mandela Day and many thousands give 67 minutes of their time to take part in charitable acts.
Mandela spent 67 years of his life engaged in political activism.
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A former cellmate of Mandela, Ahmed Kathrada spoke fondly of his friend:
“We hope under his inspiration, under his legacy, our country will move toward that situation where all of us – we wont be alive then, but people of South Africa – will get rid of poverty, hunger and unemployment.”
Mandela became South Africa’s first black president after spending 27 years in jail on Robben Island.
Long live d king
You have don wel and may you long
U hv don wel may u live long.hbd NELSON MANDELA.
Happy Birthday Sir Nelson Mandela! Long live the “Freedom Fighter”!
Show me Nelson and I’ll show you a true patriot, who’s interest has never been found wanting of selfless services to his people in particular and to the world in general. Nelson Mandela, you are my hero.
ALL HAIL THE SYMBOL OF SOLIDARITY
GOD’S BLESSING TO YOU IS YOUR LIFE’S CONTINUITY
EVEN AT YOUR OLD AGE, YOU WILL REMAIN EVER HEALTHY
YOU HAVE INDEED PLANTED FOR US ENDURING LEGACIES
YOUR BIRTH DAY IS ENOUGH TO GATHER RENOWNED CELEBRITIES
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA
NELSON MANDELA.