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This marks a special day in differentiating between ‘real bloggers’ and those who blog for the sake of being part of the crowd. As any authentic, enthusiastic blogger would not miss this great opportunity in wishing one of the greatest men would’ve ever set foot on this earth a much blessed birthday. Yes, today is International Mandela Day. It’s our first democratic President Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela’s 94th birthday.
Madiba is so great that his birthday is celebrated globally (talk about leaving a legacy!). Yet the respect and dignity attached to his name did not come easy. For twenty-seven years of his life Mandela was imprisoned at Robben Island leaving his former wife Winnie and children, all in the name democracy and freedom. Freedom that one day all South Africans will live in peace and harmony regardless of race, age, sex, social stature etc….
And sure we still have quite a way to go in experiencing ‘true democracy’, but looking back South Africa has come a long way. Today I proudly hold my head up high, shoulders up and pronounce that I am gratefully and gracefully proud to be a citizen of South Africa. Thanks to you, Happy Birthday Tata MadibaJ.
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