Mandela’s legacy kept alive for 67 minutes in Amanzimtoti

Nelson Mandela International Day was designated by the South African government and the United Nations as a day of being of service to one's community for at least 67 minutes.

July 21, 2025

Vusi Mthalane 1 minute read

KZN MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure, Martin Meyer, and Ward 97 councillor, André Beetge, spent 67 minutes in service of the community at Amanzimtoti's Durban School for the Hearing Impaired. PHOTO: Vusi Mthalane.

SEVERAL Mandela International Day activities took place around Amanzimtoti and beyond on July 18 to mark Nelson Mandela’s birthday.

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The day was designated by the South African government and the United Nations as a day of being of service to one’s community for at least 67 minutes. The 67 minutes represent the 67 years Mandela fought for justice.

Councillor André Beetge paints a wall at Durban School for the Hearing Impaired.

The Amanzimtoti Lions Club with sandwiches to distribute during Nelson Mandela Day.

MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure Martin Meyer gets busy.

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July 21, 2025

Vusi Mthalane 1 minute read

Vusi Mthalane

Vusi Mthalane is a senior journalist with the South Coast Sun newspaper. With more than 13 years of newsroom experience, he covers stories that matter to communities along the South Coast, from Isipingo to Umgababa. His work has also appeared in The Witness, Zululand Fever, and the South Coast Fever.