Nelson Mandela’s Birthday – South Africa Brimming with Passion

It’s a worldwide fact that the vigour and passion of a nation is highest at the point of a country’s birth because the generation existent and responsible at that point in time has witnessed the struggle and hardships with their own eyes. However, it’s the African dream alive which defies all odds, as the 18^th of July is celebrated as Nelson Mandela day here in South Africa with nationals dedicating 67 minutes each all in the name of community service in the sole cause of ‘helping others’. It may be considered a small token of dedication for the 67 years of consistent hardships shouldered by Mandela for social justice, but it leaves its mark that there are few nations left blessed with their founders still alive to witness their current standing on the global map.
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The special aspect of Mandela day this year is that the generation which was born while Nelson Mandela was elected as the democratic president way back in 1994 comes of age this year, and they are expected to lead the youth to express their regard for the founder of the country while instilling the same pride for younger generations to follow after them.

The might of the public is imbibed in the spirit of Africans as professionals, institutions and organizations, regardless of field or category, are stepping in to play their part in the celebration. Schools and colleges like Woodridge and Heronbridge are dispatching squads of students for garbage collection and recycling as well as awareness campaigns against poaching and animal capturing. Volunteers are summoned to sign up with public servants at orphan and elderly homes to dedicate their time effectively in the most worthwhile causes.

Media is also playing a prolific role as we speak, with a myriad of programs at state and private television channels as well as a local radio to let every region, rural or urban, remain informed of the developments on the occasion. The Lesedi hospital has even conducted two eye operations free of cost to deserving patients to pay their regards to Mandela day. Making it internationally renowned clean and proper, the South African airlines have branded entire seating lounges of 58 of their carriers letting their air travellers know their patriotic pride.

World leaders, presidents and prominent human rights activists throng to be amongst the well-wishers to give their messages and wishes to Nelson Mandela on attaining 94 years of age.  Johannesburg, the federal capital, is hosting public events in most of its major city parks.