President to lead national commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day

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.

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.
 
Media Availability Details:
 
Venue: Bhunga Building, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Date: Tuesday, 18 July 2023
Time: 9h30
 
Venue: Youth and Heritage Centre in Qunu, Eastern Cape.
Date: Tuesday, 18 July 2023
Time: 11h00
 

Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President – 082 835 6315
 
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria