GCIS PHOTOS: A Pick of the Best Pics So Far from a Very Special Day in South Africa

These fabulous photos from South Africa’s communications system (GCIS) tell a story of hope and show the recognition and celebration of all that Nelson Mandela stood for, on what would’ve been his 100th birthday today, and the promise to continue his legacy… All photos have been taken in the past 24 hours (17/18 July 2018). […]

These fabulous photos from South Africa’s communications system (GCIS) tell a story of hope and show the recognition and celebration of all that Nelson Mandela stood for, on what would’ve been his 100th birthday today, and the promise to continue his legacy…

All photos have been taken in the past 24 hours (17/18 July 2018).

Dancers at the 16th Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture:

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the “Night of 100 words” banquet organised by The Nelson Mandela Foundation and ABSA in honour of Former President Nelson Mandela’s Centenary, Nasrec

Soweto Gospel Choir render an item during the 16th Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture (Watch them sing the South African national anthem below.)

Archbishop Desmond Tutu in jovial spirits…

Former President Barak Obama addresses the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture

President Cyril Ramaphosa receives a courtesy call from Representative of The Elders and former United Nations Secretary General, Mr Kofi Annan, ahead of the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture (with Barack Obama and billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson to his left).