Activities have been planned at various Joburg parks to mark Nelson
Mandela Day, when everyone is encouraged to give 67 minutes of their
time to others
Tree planting and park restorations are
among the activities planned by Joburg City Parks to mark the 93rd
birthday of Nelson Mandela on July 18, 2011.
The utility will facilitate the regional campaign by arranging
activities at Thokoza Park in Soweto; along the main route to Lehae
near Lenasia; at Diepsloot Park in the north; at Jukskei Park and on
Marlboro Drive in Alexandra; at Zoo Lake in Saxonwold; at Pieter Roos
Park in Braamfontein and at Rhodes Park in Kensington. There will also
be road island beautification in Houghton.
“Residents
are urged to join the campaign by donning their proudly South African
gear and coming along with gloves from 9am,” said City Parks’
spokesperson, Jenny Moodley.
Tuesday 21 June 2011 12:50
Tree planting and park restorations are among the activities planned by Joburg City Parks
Learners from schools near these
parks will be invited to write their tributes to Mandela on white
pebbles, using coloured koki pens, beads and bottle caps, and sharing a
slice of the celebratory cake in honour of a true legend.
Businesses are also invited to participate by planting donated
trees together with their employees at the various sites.
Meanwhile, the Nelson Mandela Foundation on its website is encouraging people to take responsibility for making the world a better place.
Endorsements and comments on Nelson Mandela Day can be posted on Twitter or Facebook or emailed to
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