Delivered by the SayPro Chief Officer Sinentlantla Mabusela
Date: 18 July 2025
Theme: “67 Minutes of Service, A Lifetime of Change”
Good morning, SayPro leaders, partners, community members, and fellow Africans,
Today we gather not just to remember a man—but to reignite a movement. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was more than a leader. He was a symbol of what is possible when courage meets compassion, and when action meets purpose.
As the Chief Officer Sinentlantla Mabusela of SayPro, I carry a title inspired by heritage and humanity. “Sinentlantla l” speaks to abundance, to the wealth of spirit and responsibility we all share as Africans. It is in that spirit that I speak to you on this very special day—Mandela Day 2025.
Mandela Day is not a holiday. It is a call to action. A reminder that we are not here merely to occupy space—but to shape it. That we are not here to observe suffering—but to respond to it.
Madiba once said, “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.”
And so, today, SayPro responds—not with speeches alone, but with service.
From Cape Town to Kigali, from informal settlements to digital platforms, our teams are mobilized. We are using our 67 minutes to:
- Feed the hungry
- Mentor the youth
- Educate communities
- Promote mental health
- Offer tools for self-reliance
- And most importantly, remind people that they are not forgotten
As the Sinentlantla Officer, my work is rooted in ensuring that every act of service is not just symbolic—but sustainable. That every campaign is tied to real outcomes. That every minute of kindness becomes a lifetime of impact.
Let us not wait for the next Mandela Day to serve. Let us live each day with intention. Let us lead with humility. Let us build with boldness.
To every young person listening: You are Madiba’s legacy. You are the next chapter. And SayPro is here to support you every step of the way.
To our partners and communities: Thank you for walking this journey with us. The work is far from over—but together, we are unstoppable.
In the spirit of Nelson Mandela—let us serve, let us lead, let us become the change we seek.
Happy Mandela Day 2025. May your 67 minutes become a lifetime of purpose.
[Sinentlantla Mabusela]
Chief Officer
SayPro
“Rooted in Legacy. Rising with Purpose.”