Nelson Mandela turned 95 years old today. A revered figure on the international stage, he is an especially beloved hero to South Africans. As one woman said, he is everything to South Africans. His birthday celebration is particularly poignant this year, as he has been hospitalized for recurring lung infection, which began when he contracted tuberculosis while a political prisoner. On July 18, also known as Mandela Day, South Africans honor him by volunteering in their communities for 67 minutes. Each minute represents the 67 years Mandela gave in serving the public and fighting for human justice against the apartheid system.
Happy birthday Madiba.
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