MANDELA DAY A TRIBUTE FROM THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SPCAs Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela accepted the invitation to become our Patron-in-Chief in late 1994. We recall receiving the news from the Union Buildings on 08 December that year and we recognised the significance of this support which has been truly cherished. The National Council of SPCAs and the SPCA movement throughout South Africa proudly commemorate our association with our former President on the occasion of his birth date. When we grieved not only with our nation but with the world last year at his passing, we nevertheless recognised that from our sadness arose a strength and determination to make his memory and his association with us even more memorable. We expressed feelings of appreciation and deepest recognition of Nelson Mandelas life of selfless service and his setting of such a worthy example to the entire world. His words as well as deeds remain with us. A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. We must use time wisely and forever realise that the time is always ripe to do right. In honouring and bring thankful for the SPCA movements association with him, we commit that through our actions and moral fibre to uphold his proud legacy: - the Madiba magic. We honour his name, recognise his stature, spirit and determination to make the world - and our country specifically - a better place for all. Our mandate is to prevent cruelty to animals; all animals. People and animals are inextricably linked. Where there are people there are animals. In upholding the principles of kindness, compassion, understanding and empathy, we submit our tribute to our beloved late Patron-in-Chief, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. On Mandela Day, National Inspectors of the NSPCA will be commemorating our past President out in the field, working towards uplifting standards of care for all species of animals in our country.
Posted on: Fri, 11 Jul 2014 09:23:53 +0000
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