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On this day, the 18th of July South Africans celebrate the life of the former President Nelson Mandela who fought tirelessly for the liberation of South Africa. People do different things to honour him and use their 67 minutes to help those in need. Lockdown has changed how people commemorate the day, some took a step to donate money to the needy rather than going to help at centres and different places.
Mandela Day is known internationally, it is the birthday of the late Nelson Mandela, the first black president of South Africa. He is celebrated because of the good things he did during the apartheid era and also for fighting for the people’s rights.
Zuzeni Mncube (21) said the day is important to South Africans but feels like it is being over celebrated. “It is time to celebrate other comrades who also fought for the struggle, Madiba was not the only one who fought so why not celebrate other fighters as much as we celebrate him?" , added Mncube.
Luvuyo Sibeko (28) said Mandela Day has to be celebrated however it is not mandatory to do so. “People have to do good for other people daily not only on Mandela Day, but this also has to be done to show humility," added Sibeko.
Kgomotso Phoko and Siphumelele Ndelu also shared their views about this day, link below.
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Katleho Ngobese (25) said that he celebrated his day by helping the needy. “Every year on this day I volunteer at different organizations and give help where I can be it cleaning or feeding the less fortunate, "noted Ngobese.
Ngobese also noted that people should not only see this day as celebrating Mandela but as a day to bring change to someone's life.
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