Happy Birthday To MADIBA
Johannesburg - South Africans on Wednesday sang happy birthday to their revered liberation hero Nelson Mandela, who turned 94.
People called in to radio stations and posted messages on social networking sites wishing the first black president of a democratic South Africa a happy day, which he would likely spend away from the spotlight with his close family and friends.
The ageing leader has grown frail and was hospitalized twice since early 2011. Relatives say his health is as good as can be expected for a man of his age.
July 18 is marked as International Nelson Mandela Day, a UN-backed event. People are asked to spend 67 minutes of their time on this day to helping their fellow people in honour of Mandela's 67 years of public service.
"There is no more fitting tribute to a man who has demonstrated to the world the extraordinary power of non-violence, of tolerance, and of unwavering service to our fellow men and women," US President Barack Obama said in a statement.
"Nelson Mandela's personal story is one of unbreakable will, unwavering integrity, and abiding humility," the US leader said, noting that his own family had been inspired by the freedom icon.
People called in to radio stations and posted messages on social networking sites wishing the first black president of a democratic South Africa a happy day, which he would likely spend away from the spotlight with his close family and friends.
The ageing leader has grown frail and was hospitalized twice since early 2011. Relatives say his health is as good as can be expected for a man of his age.
July 18 is marked as International Nelson Mandela Day, a UN-backed event. People are asked to spend 67 minutes of their time on this day to helping their fellow people in honour of Mandela's 67 years of public service.
"There is no more fitting tribute to a man who has demonstrated to the world the extraordinary power of non-violence, of tolerance, and of unwavering service to our fellow men and women," US President Barack Obama said in a statement.
"Nelson Mandela's personal story is one of unbreakable will, unwavering integrity, and abiding humility," the US leader said, noting that his own family had been inspired by the freedom icon.
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