Maropeng wishes Nelson Mandela a happy birthday from the Cradle of Humankind

July 18, 2011 – Bianca Bothma

Today, July 18, is a special day in South Africa as it is the 93rd birthday of one of the country’s most famous icons, former president Nelson Mandela.

To commemorate this special day, the team at Maropeng, the visitor centre at Gauteng’s only World Heritage Site, the Cradle of Humankind, sang a special song for this incredible man who changed South Africa’s destiny.

Managing director of Maropeng Tony Rubin explains that the centre wishes to spread the message of Mr Mandela’s contribution to South Africa: “He is a very special man who has proved that anything is possible. We as South Africans need to take this message forward and make it known to the world.”

Watch the video below to see Maropeng staff sing Happy Birthday to Mr Mandela.

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