Delivered by SayPro Chief Officer, Mr. Moses Mnisi
Date: 18 July 2025
Theme: “67 Minutes of Service, A Lifetime of Change”
Good morning, SayPro family, valued partners, distinguished guests, and fellow South Africans,
Today, we are gathered to celebrate not just a historic leader, but a living legacy. On this Mandela Day 2025, we are reminded of the extraordinary power of ordinary actions. We are reminded that each of us has the ability to change lives, uplift communities, and build a future rooted in justice and compassion.
As the Chief Officer of SayPro, I am humbled to stand before you today on this important occasion—an occasion that goes far beyond symbolic gestures. It is about service, sacrifice, and the kind of leadership that begins with listening and leads with love.
Nelson Mandela gave us a blueprint. He showed us that greatness lies in humility, and that true leadership is not about personal gain, but about lifting others up—especially those most vulnerable and forgotten.
At SayPro, we carry that torch forward. Mandela Day is not just a date on our calendar. It is a call to action—a challenge to step out of comfort zones and into communities, to offer our time, skills, and hearts in service to others.
Across Africa today, SayPro teams are:
- Volunteering in under-resourced schools
- Supporting local entrepreneurs
- Hosting health and hygiene workshops
- Delivering care packs to hospitals
- Planting trees in urban and rural spaces
- And offering mentorship and training to young leaders
These actions, though small in minutes, are mighty in meaning.
Let us remember: Mandela did not wait for perfect conditions to act. He led from a prison cell. He inspired while in chains. He changed the world with nothing more than integrity, vision, and an unshakable belief in humanity.
My message to each of you is simple: You don’t need to be a president to make a difference. You just need to care—and act.
At SayPro, we are proud to support you in that journey. Every learner we empower, every job we create, every life we touch—is our tribute to Madiba.
Let Mandela Day 2025 not end with 67 minutes. Let it be the beginning of a 365-day movement of action, accountability, and ubuntu.
To our young people: You are the next chapter of Mandela’s story. Write it with courage.
To our elders: Your wisdom lights our way. Thank you for your sacrifices.
To our partners and teams: Let us continue to work together—not just to remember Mandela, but to live like him.
Happy Mandela Day 2025. Let us serve boldly, lead justly, and build a future worthy of Madiba’s dream.
—
Mr. Moses Mnisi
Chief Officer
SayPro
“Mandela lives in our actions. Let us be the difference.”