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Why 67 minutes were chosen for Mandela Day
Mandela said he would be honoured if such a day could serve to bring together people
Have you ever wondered why you only need to give 67 minutes of your time on Mandela Day?
One minute is given for every year of Mandela’s public service.
Nelson Mandela has been making an imprint on the world for 67 years, beginning in 1942 when he first started to campaign for the human rights of every South African. His life has been an inspiration to the world, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said.
Mandela said at the time of the campaign’s launch that he would be “honoured if such a day can serve to bring together people around the world to fight poverty and promote peace and reconciliation”.
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