Here's what political leaders did for #MandelaDay
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They handed over houses, read to the learners, handed over blankets and even challenged to spend 67 minutes in a shack – it was still a busy day for South African political leaders who were commemorating the Nelson Mandela International Day.
This year was particularly significant as it marked the centenary of the birth of former President Mandela.
At Madiba's headquarters in Mvezo in the Eastern Cape, President Cyril Ramaphosa, former presidents and traditional chiefs, presented Mandela's centenary celebrations with Mandela's royal house
. They gave blankets to the elderly and the elderly. bicycles to learners, officially opened a local clinic and planted trees
Accompanying Ramaphosa were former presidents Kgalema Motlanthe and Jacob Zuma
Zuma said that Madiba was everything "we should all aspire to be".
"President Mandela was a dignified man who never sacrificed principle to the altar of political expediency," he said. [1965908] President Cyril Ramamosa with former President Jacob Zuma and former President Kgalema Motlanthe Planting Ceremony of trees, at the Royal House of Mandela, Mvezo Komkhulu in the Eastern Cape Province. pic.twitter.com/wrhrqZH7Sk
– PresidencyZA (@PresidencyZA) July 18, 2018
"In badyzing his life, we realize that it was essentially by principle, not by slogan, not by cheap words or cheap stock.And he did it regardless of the pressure that was made or difficulties that he had to endure, "Ramaphosa said.
Meanwhile, Vice President David Mabuza was traveling to Mpumalanga to hand over to seven families in the Amsterdam community as part of an on-going project with the government and the sector. private.
"By our words and our deeds, we will continue to work for the South Africa of his dreams.It is a society where we must achieve a radical transformation that will fight against unemployment, poverty and inequalities that continue to afflict our country, "said Mabuza
DP Mabuza hands newly built homes to 7 families. be handed over between a partnership between the government and Standard Bank to restore the dignity of the community from Amsterdam to Mpumalanga during the centennial Nelson Mandela celebrations. – PresidentZA (@PresidencyZA) July 18, 2018
The leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mmusi Maimane, was in Limpopo reading to the students of the Lotanang Primary School in Polokwane.
"If Mandela Day is to remind us of one thing, it is how much we have failed to prepare our children for the future.We all know Mandela's quote. where he says that "education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world," says Maimane
Helen Zille, former leader of DA, was challenged by 67 activists
GroundUp reports that the Housing Assembly Youth Collective built a cabin in the early hours of Wednesday morning in front of the residence of the premier of Western Cape and challenged him to spend there. 67 minutes.
In a statement later in the day, Zille said she would participate in the Mandela Day Program of the LEAP Science and Math Schools at the Cbad Walk Mall.
Freedom Freedom Fighters spent their time at public hearings es on the amendment of the Constitution for the expropriation of land without compensation.
In a statement, the party said it was happy that Mandela Day coincided with the public hearings on amendments to Article 25 of the Constitution. a statement in honor of Madiba.
"Parliament reaffirms its determination to continue to build an activist people's parliament, responsive to the needs of the people and with the ideal of a better life for all." Through its constitutional function, Parliament will continue to work for the realization of ideals, values and freedoms that Madiba has defended, "she read in the statement
