WATCH: Here is how Albertonians celebrated and honoured Mandela Day
Local businesses, schools, faith and welfare groups, and other public organisations celebrated by doing their bit to observe Mandela’s 67 years of serving humanity.
The United Nations General Assembly’s 42nd plenary session met on November 10, 2009, in New York to consider calls from the 46664 concerts and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to officially recognise International Mandela Day.
In adopting the resolution, the Assembly stated:
“The long history of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela’s leading role in and support for Africa’s struggle for liberation and Africa’s unity, and his outstanding contribution to the creation of a non-racial, non-sexist, democratic South Africa, the Assembly decides to designate July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day, to be observed each year beginning in 2010.”
@albertonrecord AMCARE general manager Marihet Infantino with a message of thanks for Mandela Day donations. #MandelaDay #AMCARE #Alberton ♬ original sound – Alberton Record
Since then, billions around the world honour Mandela Day by committing to 67 minutes of public good in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of fighting for social justice.
“We would be honoured if such a day can serve to bring people together around the world to fight poverty and promote peace, reconciliation and cultural diversity,” reads a statement issued on Mandela’s behalf.
@albertonrecord Happening today, Miss Face of Gauteng, Keesha Williams, is giving back by serving samp and bread to residents in the Eden Park community in honour of Mandela Day. #MandelaDay #MandelaDay2025 ♬ original sound – Alberton Record
Mandela Day is not an international public holiday but a day to honour the legacy and values of South Africa’s former president through volunteering and community service.
On July 18, residents of Alberton, including local businesses, schools, faith and welfare groups, and other public organisations, celebrated by doing their part to observe Mandela’s 67 years of service to humanity.
@albertonrecord AMCARE receives blankets from CMH Toyota Alberton for Mandela Day. #MandelaDay #Alberton #AMCARE ♬ Blue – Tundra Beats
From blanket donations and mobile soup kitchens to caring for the elderly and providing food to those in need, Alberton’s spirit of humanity was on full display.
@albertonrecord Produce Hub’s Jaco Truter and his team setup a soup kitchen stand for Mandela Day. Homeless people and other passers-by received fresh produce. #MandelaDay #Alberton #ProduceHub ♬ SO FAR AWAY – ZØYA
The Alberton Record was there to capture these heartwarming moments.
Ladismith Cheese partnered with PPT Social Run and the Hope SA Foundation on a drive to feed thousands on Mandela Day. They visited Moffat View where they served warm meals, fresh bread and handed out toys, clothing and kindness. Little ones hosted their sandwiches they received on the day to say thank you.
Caption: Prominent Paints Alberton donated paint to Amcare and its workers volunteered their time to paint the offices of the organisation. Photo: Sylvester Raraza
