Nelson Mandela has marked his 95th birthday. The previous South African Leader, still seriously unwell following a returning lung infection, is said to be making progress towards a stable condition.
Current South African President Jacob Zuma is alleged to be “encouraged” by Mr. Mandela’s progress. “I’m able to say ‘happy birthday’ and he was able to smile,” said Mr. Zuma in a statement.
Mandela’s birthday is also Worldwide Mandela Day, one day declared by the U.N in honour of the Man’s contributions to racial equality, as well as to South Africa and the world.
South African artiste Paul Blomkamp will unveil a large painting of Mandela in New York’s Times Square and various commemorative concerts shall be happening in Melbourne, Australia.
In Africa, school children might be singing a synchronised rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ for our President, while President Zuma will oversee the donation of houses to poor families within the Pretoria area. In Johannesburg, residents and well wishers might be forming a Human chain that’s expected to stretch from the Fashion District much of the way to the heart of the city.
Meanwhile, volunteers around the world (including British Entrepreneur Richard Branson) will donate 67 minutes to charitable action or community service, to be able to mark Mr. Mandela’s 67 years of public service (some time which has his prison sentence, as well as his time as the lawyer, an campaigner and South Africa’s first black President).
Mr. Mandela’s daughter Zindzi was quoted as saying that her father was making “amazing development” reporting that he has been viewing hospital TV with headsets on. “We look forward to having him back in the home soon” she said.
Mandela’s partner, Graca Machel has said she is “less anxious” about his health than before. Today also marks the couple’s fifteenth wedding anniversary.
Mr. Mandela is mostly communicating together with his eyes and hands, but visitors often repeat that he’s smiling a great deal also.
Following a gift-giving ceremony with the Mamelodi Township, Mandela’s children will share a unique birthday lunch with him. The family have prepared 95 cupcakes in his honour.
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Nelson Mandela is on that route of recovery
Past South African Leader and civil rights icon Nelson Mandela, who has been in hospital since the eighth Of june, has in the last few days showed some small signs of improvement, reported by South African Leader Jacob Zuma.
According to Mr. Zuma, who cancelled a trip to Mozambique so as to visit the ninety four year old in hospital, “He’s a lot better now than he was when I saw him last night.”
Mr. Mandela’s daughter Makaziwe has also reported that her father is “still there”, which has given hope to millions worldwide who wish the previous Leader a quick recuperation. However, she has too stated “he doesn’t look good”. Mandela’s circumstance continues to be believed to be precarious.
Huge crowds have gathered outside the hospital, with a group of children who released ninety four balloons, one for each year of Mandela’s life. US President Barack Obama described Mr. Mandela as “a hero of the world” and commented that his inheritance will live throughout the ages.
Online, a large expression of support for Mr. Mandela, as well as his family and legacy, has dwarfed the comparatively small, culturally enthused attempts to sully the previous President’s name for shock worth and/or internet hits.
Nelson Mandela was the powerful energy behind the alternate of that racist Apartheid regime and a multi-racial South African democracy.
For his actions as the member of the political underground, Mr. Mandela was jailed for 27 years. Before he was sentenced, Mandela famously made his reason for freedom and equality in the Rivona courtroom.
“I have respected the ideal of the democratic and free civilization where all people live jointly in harmony and with equal possibilities (…) It’s an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it’s an ideal for which I’m prepared to pass on.” He said. Upon his release, Madela ultimately became South Africa’s 1st black President and was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, with ex- President F.W de Klerk, in 1993.
Since voluntarily stepping down as President in 1999, Mr. Mandela has worked as an ambassador, campaigned against HIV/AIDS (an hardship which caused the death of his son in 2005) and negotiated peace treaties in Africa and elsewhere in the world. On his 89th birthday, he fashioned ‘The Elders’ a group of leading statesmen and famous figures, with the intent of tackling some of our world’s toughest problems.
In 2004, he retired from public life generally, seeking to engage in “quiet reflection”.
I wish Mr. Mandela a powerful and rapid recuperation and remain hopeful that, despite his advanced years, the man known the world over as ‘Madiba’ can still work as a source for better on this earth.
SOURCES:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12305154
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23085736
According to Mr. Zuma, who cancelled a trip to Mozambique so as to visit the ninety four year old in hospital, “He’s a lot better now than he was when I saw him last night.”
Mr. Mandela’s daughter Makaziwe has also reported that her father is “still there”, which has given hope to millions worldwide who wish the previous Leader a quick recuperation. However, she has too stated “he doesn’t look good”. Mandela’s circumstance continues to be believed to be precarious.
Huge crowds have gathered outside the hospital, with a group of children who released ninety four balloons, one for each year of Mandela’s life. US President Barack Obama described Mr. Mandela as “a hero of the world” and commented that his inheritance will live throughout the ages.
Online, a large expression of support for Mr. Mandela, as well as his family and legacy, has dwarfed the comparatively small, culturally enthused attempts to sully the previous President’s name for shock worth and/or internet hits.
Nelson Mandela was the powerful energy behind the alternate of that racist Apartheid regime and a multi-racial South African democracy.
For his actions as the member of the political underground, Mr. Mandela was jailed for 27 years. Before he was sentenced, Mandela famously made his reason for freedom and equality in the Rivona courtroom.
“I have respected the ideal of the democratic and free civilization where all people live jointly in harmony and with equal possibilities (…) It’s an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But if needs be, it’s an ideal for which I’m prepared to pass on.” He said. Upon his release, Madela ultimately became South Africa’s 1st black President and was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, with ex- President F.W de Klerk, in 1993.
Since voluntarily stepping down as President in 1999, Mr. Mandela has worked as an ambassador, campaigned against HIV/AIDS (an hardship which caused the death of his son in 2005) and negotiated peace treaties in Africa and elsewhere in the world. On his 89th birthday, he fashioned ‘The Elders’ a group of leading statesmen and famous figures, with the intent of tackling some of our world’s toughest problems.
In 2004, he retired from public life generally, seeking to engage in “quiet reflection”.
I wish Mr. Mandela a powerful and rapid recuperation and remain hopeful that, despite his advanced years, the man known the world over as ‘Madiba’ can still work as a source for better on this earth.
SOURCES:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12305154
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-23085736
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