SANParks celebrates Mandela Day at central mall
"Madiba, as he was affectionately known, would have turned 101 years old today [Thursday] and SANParks employees embraced the opportunity of participating in making a contribution to society."
The South African National Parks (SANParks) celebrated the birthday of former president, Nelson Mandela by hosting a soup kitchen at SunnyPark Mall in central Pretoria.
“Madiba, as he was affectionately known, would have turned 101 years old today [Thursday] and SANParks employees embraced the opportunity to participating in the 67 Minutes by making a contribution to society,” they said in a statement.
SANParksg general manager Reynold Thakhuli said it was a responsibility of residents and other interested parties to take care of the homeless.
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“Which is why, SANParks head office, Groenkloof National Park, in partnership with SunnyPark Mall celebrated Nelson Mandela Day and participated in the 67 Minutes Campaign by creating a Soup Kitchen at Sunny Park Mall entrance, Pretoria,” he said.
Thakhuli said that Mandela’s birthday celebration was special and it meant something to the people of the world.
“Therefore his legacy will forever be celebrated,” he said.
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“Indeed he is gone but his spirit and soul are still with us and we need to do our bit in commemoration of it.”
Thakhuli said Mandela must be celebrated and remembered as his tireless commitment to improving the lives of the most vulnerable is indisputable.
“SANParks in line with its vision statement wants to reconnect and inspire society by changing the world into a better place one small step at a time.”
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