Johannesburg - Using the slogan "be the legacy", citizens and leaders globally came together to commemorate the centenary of struggle icon Nelson Mandela.
Mandela Day is commemorated on the former statesman's birthday - July 18 - and encourages citizens from all walks of life to spend at least 67 minutes making a difference in the lives of others.
The day has also seen leaders, organisations and government entities heed this call and go out into their communities and make a difference.
From former US president Barack Obama's lecture, held at the Wanderers Stadium, to President Cyril Ramaphosa's unveiling of a new clinic in Mvezo, here's a look at how citizens and leaders alike commemorated the centenary.
While President @BarackObama honored #MandelaDay by beautifying a school in Johannesburg, the @ObamaFoundation team cleaned up a nearby beach on the South Side of Chicago with the help of our neighbors. pic.twitter.com/gBm5uCGlKD
— Mike Strautmanis (@StrautMike) July 19, 2018
Deputy Minister of DOJ&CD Mr John Jeffery @JhjSA hard at work at the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court. #MandelaDay #Mandela100 #BeTheLegacy pic.twitter.com/XQONyoZNaN
— The DoJ & CD (@DOJCD_ZA) July 19, 2018
I extend my deepest gratitude to ward councillor Beverley van Reenen for initiating this #MandelaDay programme & the various businesses as well as residents who gave their time and resources to contribute to the education of the learners of Uitsig Primary https://t.co/3Lku3UtzXK pic.twitter.com/Qpm9YJsumM
— Patricia de Lille (@PatriciaDeLille) July 18, 2018
A well spent #MandelaDay. Limpopo is hospitable and received #NOTINMYNAMESA warmly. As promised Sanitary pads were given out to learners. Much needed Motivation and Activation emparted to Learners. @cici_worldwide @MsfabN good job! #countryDuty pic.twitter.com/1qPNnklylB
— #NotInMyNameSa (@NotInMyNameSA) July 19, 2018
“I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses. We must never forget that it is our duty to protect this environment.”–N.Mandela. In honour of #MandelaDay, the Gen. Representation team helped Flemish vet Nele Sabbe care for some of the SA wildlife. pic.twitter.com/0RG58ciovd
— Flanders SA (@Flanders_SA) July 19, 2018
#sapsGP #SAPS Midrand jointly with #CPF& EMS jointly took part in #MandelaDay activities at Midrand Fire Station. Senior citizens and pre-school children were treated to cupcakes and cake while The Cluster #sapsFCS Commander shared various safety tips #67Minutes #GivingBack ME pic.twitter.com/Qjs0H9NG4W
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) July 19, 2018
UN colleagues joined people around the 🌎 in volunteering for Wednesday's #MandelaDay, doing community gardening in NYC with @HarlemGrown& @globalnyc.
See how you can take action for #Mandela100 here: https://t.co/83fCCRhqzj pic.twitter.com/TgJVKefHY3
— United Nations (@UN) July 19, 2018