Here’s how South Africans spent their 67 minutes on Nelson Mandela Day 2019

Mandela Day is now very much a part of South African culture. It’s a day where we all strive to give back to the community for at least 67 minutes to honour the birth of late former president Nelson Mandela.

With variations of the hashtags #MandelaDay2019 and #67Minutes dominating Twitter throughout Thursday, here’s how South Africans celebrated giving back.

Do your bit! #MandelaDay2019 #67minutes ✊ “It always seems impossible until its done” pic.twitter.com/4ihX1sN2GK

— Yumna Abrahams (@abrahams_yumi22) July 18, 2019

Some, of course, got down to community engagement, volunteering and giving in general.

Thanks to our local Riverside Cllrs & our volunteers who have helped make these beautiful pots & hanging baskets free to anyone who volunteers 67 minutes of their time. These and other free goodies this Thursday from 1pm outside the Florrie Mill Street #MandelaDay #67minutes pic.twitter.com/zj26MYB8xp

— The Florrie (@TheFlorrie) July 16, 2019

We cannot wait to deliver the baby boxes to the @DoorofHopeJHB! Our residents have stepped in and helped make this possible exceeding our 67 boxes target! THANK YOU #blessed #NelsonMandelaDay #67minutes pic.twitter.com/R8KL9AkYTZ

— 7Arrows Security (@7ArrowsS) July 18, 2019

#67minutes Cleaning our school David Hellen Peta Secondary

Together as one pic.twitter.com/IwPRRvGH55

— Frank (@Letlhogonolo363) July 18, 2019

Doing my #67minutes at Zimasa Community School KwaLanga. With the SAME Foundation. And the welcoming is very touching. pic.twitter.com/q15fPDuok7

— Khumbula Paula™ (@Khumza_) July 18, 2019

Others didn’t miss the opportunity to comment on the state of the country.

#67minutes I don’t know why they have to show some love to the homeless people only on This day😪 pic.twitter.com/ExxlLo5xgO

— Fentse_Thee_Guy😎 (@Ndengese1) July 18, 2019

They should just create 67tao jobs😭💔 even if we would earn R67 per hour e sharp😪 #67minutes pic.twitter.com/CQSAkcW8sY

— Fentse_Thee_Guy😎 (@Ndengese1) July 18, 2019

#67minutes wish it was 67 JOB OPPORTUNITY, COZ KUNZIMA😐 pic.twitter.com/SAWD4WzUoe

— MEN NOT MADJOZI💓 (@ompathendo) July 18, 2019

If you will be feeding the needy please feed them, don’t feed your ego, leave cameras home.
#67minutes pic.twitter.com/Zmm5IF50oA

— The Vista (@VistaNob) July 18, 2019

And many took a moment to remember, and quote, Madiba himself.

The world misses men like #NelsonMandela more than ever today. His life was a testament to truth, love and freedom.

To me, he was Uncle Nelson (who told me I ought to be in politics long before anyone else did!). He will always be my insipration and my guide. pic.twitter.com/JaPeHkT69g

— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) July 18, 2019

Thank you for the spirit of Ubuntu that you have rooted in me . I’m the change in want to see. I love u tata #Madiba pic.twitter.com/eGetMnQiae

— Xolani Given Shongwe (@XolaniGS) July 18, 2019

#ThursdayMotivation As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.

Nelson Mandela
#ThursdayThoughts 🤔 pic.twitter.com/qpQQ39mZJx

— Dennis Kalstrom (@ItsReed34) July 18, 2019

Happy Nelson Mandela Day! #MandelaDay2019 pic.twitter.com/t62b5kWzto

— Sudha Ganesan (@SudhaG86) July 18, 2019

Nelson Mandela, who died in 2013, would have been 101 years old today.

Feature image: A portrait of Nelson Mandela, by lasanta.com.ec via Flickr (CC BY 2.0)