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Mandela Day celebrations at Sandton

7 Jul 2011

Nelson Mandela Square, in Sandton City, has partnered with SAfm to create an opportunity for shoppers to donate non-perishable foods to Ithlokomeleng, an old age home situated in Alexandra Township. Containers will be provided in the centre (on the library side of the Square, outside Checkers Hyper in Sandton City and outside Woolworths in Sandton City) from 11-17 July 2011 for official handover on 18 July.

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On Friday 15 July, SAfm will broadcast live from Nelson Mandela Square from 2-4pm and listeners will be encouraged to phone in to share their intentions to spend 67 minutes of community service in honour of Mandela Day.

Nelson Mandela Square's official Mandela Day celebrations will take place on Monday 18 July at Ithlokomeleng where the Wits Youth Orchestra will perform prior to the handover of the foodstuff by SAfm presenters, Nelson Mandela Square management and 27 children from the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.

"Creates awareness amongst future generations"

Nelson Mandela Square manager, Sharon Swain, says, "With this initiative we are hoping to establish a meaningful annual event which celebrates International Mandela Day, pays tribute to the life and legacy of our global peace icon, creates awareness amongst future generations of the role he played in securing peace for South Africa and make a difference to the lives of those in need by creating a convenient collection point for non-perishable foods. We know our Sandton shoppers are generous and giving and we are looking forward to providing them with an opportunity to celebrate the day by reaching out to others."

For further information, go to www.nelsonmandelasquare.com