A message from the mayor on Mandela Day

The AbaQulusi Municipality is indeed pleased to join millions of people across the globe to celebrate on Monday, 18 July, the birthday of one of the living icons of our time, Isithwalandwe, the late former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.

The celebration of Nelson Mandela Day recognises and honours our Founding Father’s commitment to the objective of building a National Democratic Society that is united, non racial, non-sexist and prosperous.

Mandela’s selfless struggle and sacrifice has made him a universal symbol of hope, freedom, courage, peace, justice and equality all over the world.

This day also honours Madiba’s contributions to the reconstruction and development of our country and to the equally important task of building a better Africa and a better World.

On this day, and during the entire month of July, all South Africans are encouraged to dedicate at least 67 minutes of their time to do community work to make a positive difference in the lives of their fellow citizens.

Not only does this occasion present us with an opportunity to make positive and meaningful changes in our communities, it can also act as a catalyst for personal renewal ranging from spirituality to morality; from indifference to caring and from love to compassion.

The AbaQlusi Municipality through the Operation Sukuma Sakhe initiative, will take the lead in ensuring that the contribution of President Mandela is acknowledged through the participation of various government Departments to deliver services that are beneficial and tangible, thereby making a significant improvement in the quality of life of our people.

All of us, starting with myself as the Mayor, Members of the Executive Council, Councillors, communities and civil servants will embark on various humanitarian projects such as handing over of blankets and food parcels to needy families, providing meals for the elderly, painting and cleaning of houses, schools and crèches.
Let us all, on Nelson Mandela Day and beyond, individually and collectively, strive to become agents of change and build a better and caring society for all our people.

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