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Former president Nelson Mandela greets Johnny Clegg ahead of the 46664 concert in 2007. Image: Tebogo Letsie/The Times
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When Nelson Mandela couldn’t speak, Johnny Clegg spoke for him

The fact that veteran musician Johnny Clegg died just days before Mandela Day makes his death all the more poignant. It’s a reminder of how the lives of the two great men were linked by their shared dream for SA — and by an iconic song.…

Tears flow as department officials honour Madiba

THE Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) in King William’s Town contributed towards the Mandela Month campaign by spending 67 minutes cleaning and planting fruit trees at the Zamani Training Centre in Mlakalaka…

Women do their bit for Madiba Day

DSRAC chip in at KwaTshatshu day care THERE was an atmosphere of excitement among Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (DSRAC) officials, as they travelled to KwaTshatshu Village in Buffalo City Metro Ward 44 last week. Their…

Southernwood comes clean

LAST week, Call2Action took to the streets of Southernwood as part of their Clean and Green City Campaign. In honour of Mandela Day, the team spent 67 minutes, starting at St George’s Park, cleaning up some of the most littered areas in…

Warm gesture by elderly resident

Staff at Weavers Retirement Centre show off their beautiful blankets given to them by resident Shirley Wood to show her appreciation for all they do for her and the other residents at the centre. This coincided with the staff’s Mandela…

Tribute to Madiba

Locals heed 67 minutes call for Madiba day IN THE spirit of Madiba and his vision to promote social justice and freedom for all, people from different sectors of society have grabbed the opportunity to try and change the world for the…