NELSON MANDELA TURNS 95

 

Nelson Mandela turns 95, the celebrations of  Nelson Mandela’s birthday, the anti-Apartheid icon turns 95 today, are also tinged with sadness.

NelsonMandela! as he clocks 95 Today #HBD

 

NelsonMandela! as he clocks 95 Today #HBD

 

Happy Birthday to Nelson Mandela! The South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician who served as President of South Africa - See more at: http://xclusiveafrica.blogspot.com/#sthash.Gjq0keXn.dpuf

   The United Nations has declared July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day as a way of recognizing the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s contribution to reconciliation. Mandela, also known by his clan name Madiba, was jailed for 27 years by the racist Apartheid-era government and became the first democratically-elected president in 1994.

     Mandela has been in a Pretoria hospital for weeks battling a lung infection. The latest reports from family and South Africa’s government say his health has improved and that he may soon return to his home, but now a frail old man, it’s uncertain how many more birthdays Mandela will celebrate.
“Madiba remains in hospital in Pretoria but his doctors have confirmed that his health is steadily improving,” said a statement from the office of President Jacob Zuma.
The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory put together a star-studded video celebrating Mandela’s birthday and his legacy, featuring such luminaries as former U.S. president Bill Clinton, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso. They urge regular people to devote themselves to public service, inspired by Mandela’s example .Many in South Africa and around the world have pledged to spend 67 minutes helping others today, as tribute to the 67 years Mandela devoted to public service.
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