President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday, July 18 2023, deliver the keynote address at the national commemoration of the United Nations-endorsed Nelson Mandela International Day and will preside over the unveiling of two statues commemorating the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela.
A statue honouring the Father of the Nation will be unveiled at the Bhunga Building in Mthatha before the President delivers the keynote address and presides over a second unveiling at the Youth and Heritage Centre in Qunu, Eastern Cape.
The two monuments serve as a tribute to Nelson Mandela’s enduring impact on South Africa and the world, and commemorate the 67 years he dedicated to the fight against apartheid and racism.
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Since the United Nations’ proclamation of Nelson Mandela International Day in 2009, the Nelson Mandela Museum has observed the global Nelson Mandela International Day as a strategic opportunity to promote President Mandela’s values and foster his legacy. The museum aims to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals in need, and this day serves as a powerful platform to achieve that objective.
