Nelson Mandela will turn 91 on Saturday, a day that will be commemorated world wide as the first internationally recognised ‘Mandela Day’. Madiba will celebrate his birthday in Johannesburg but parties honouring him have been organised across the globe.

The main Mandela Day festivities will take place in New York City, where international stars and dignitaries have been gathering since the start of the week. A star studded concert in Madiba’s honour will be the highlight of a week that many New Yorkers have devoted to community service. All week, a volunteer programme has been running in the city as part of the build up to Madiba’s birthday on Saturday.  More…..

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