SAPS PARTICIPATE IN “67 MINUTES OF MANDELA DAY”

SAPS PARTICIPATE IN “67 MINUTES OF MANDELA DAY”

Nelspruit – The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thulani Ntobela is pleased to announce that the South African Police Service’s Provincial Office and Police Stations in the province will be participating in the celebration of the “67 Minutes of Mandela Day” tomorrow, 18 July 2014.

Former President Nelson Mandela who spent 27 years of his life sacrificing for others in making the world a better place inspired the Mandela day. In his 90^th birthday celebration the Icon said: “It is time for new hands to lift the burdens. It is in your hands to make of our world a better one for all”.  In recognition of Mandela’s values, his dedication to the service of humanity and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world, the United Nations officially declared the 18^th of July as Nelson Mandela International Day.

In celebration of the Mandela Day, the SAPS different projects in various area in the province.

·        The Zamokuhle Disabled Care Centre at Manyeveni in Kabokweni - cleaning, gardening, donations and manpower support in the building works that are currently taking place there.

·       KwaMhlanga Pre-School – cleaning, donation of chairs and tables.

·        Tenteleni Primary School in Kanyamazane - cleaning and planting of trees.

·        Marite Orphanage in collaboration with Ligwalagwala FM and the Ehlanzeni District Municipality – donation of chairs, tables, toys, Television Set and promotional material.

·        Tiboneleni Primary School at Daantjie Trust in Pienaar - cleaning and tree planting.

The police stations provided nearly similar services including donation of blankets, food parcels, painting of centres and other gifts within their various policing areas

“We are very pleased that as members of the SAPS in the province we will be part of the people and organisations that are trying to make a difference in other people’s lives”, Lt Gen Ntobela said.