Mandela Day to be introduced in South Africa

Anything for a day off on the employer's tickey. Just what the country needs, another public holiday. Hmm, lemme see, 18th July, gotta heck my diary..aww, no can do, busy on the day...working!

And just so none o'yers forget what it is we will be "celebrating", I thought these images alongside may help.

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Jacob Zuma announced a new public holiday in South Africa -- Mandela Day -- in his maiden State of the Nation address to the cheers of parliament, the general audience, and the anti-apartheid icon himself.

"Next month our beloved Madiba will turn 91. People all over the world still continue to clamour for his presence and for him to address their crises.

"His values and his example of dedication to the service of humanity is a shining example in today’s troubled world.

"An international campaign has been initiated by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and related organisations, called Mandela Day, which sums up what Tata stands for.

"Mandela Day will be celebrated on the 18th of July each year. It will give people in South Africa and all over the world the opportunity to do something good to help others.

"Madiba was politically active for 67 years, and on Mandela Day people all over the world, in the workplace, at home and in schools, will be called upon to spend at least 67 minutes of their time doing something useful within their communities, especially among the less fortunate.

"Let us wholeheartedly support Mandela Day and encourage the world to join us in this wonderful campaign."