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💔It's the 9th anniversary of Madiba's passing, and there are plenty of commemorative events taking place. How will you remember the icon today? 💭Find out what's happening here: RememberingNelsonMandela

are expected to open the Jukskei Park in Riverlea, Johannesburg, in honour of Mandela’s legacy and the values that he espoused.The park will also be the symbolic home for the foundation’s ‘One Million Tree Campaign’, which aims to promote environmental justice and food security, while mitigating the impact of climate change.

The initiative is in conjunction with Joburg City Parks and Zoo, the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Department of Forest, Fisheries and the Environment, the Green Development Foundation, Meals on Wheels Community Services South Africa, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa as well as the Old Mutual Foundation.

This day of remembrance will also provide community members with the opportunity to enjoy green public spaces, grow their own produce at home and continue the work that has been undertaken by the Nelson Mandela Foundation in combatting global climate change and its negative impact on food security.This coming Sunday, 11 December, the Nelson Mandela Foundation will host theat the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where Mandela took his first steps as the president of South Africa in 1994.

The 5km remembrance walk will follow the route Madiba took as he lay in state in 2013 and the key heritage points will give the walkers a chance to honour the great man.The event is once again offering a half marathon distance, 10km and 5km through the streets of Pretoria. There will also be live entertainment by South African artists and DJs as well as plenty of food options to keep everyone happy for the whole day, according to the Nelson Mandela Foundation.11 December | Union Building l 07:00

 

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The end of his Presidency was the start of the End of South Africa as we knew it.

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