Ramaphosa calls for 'meaningful action' on Mandela centenary
The South African president made the calls in a video message only days before what would have been the late statesman's 100th birthday.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans come together as the world marks what would have been late president Nelson Mandela's 100th birthday.
"Let us all lend a hand to build the South Africa we dream of," Ramaphosa said in a video message.
A number of social campaigns have been announced to mark the centenary celebrations.
Scores of bikers gathered in Cape Town on Saturday morning for the annual Bikers for Mandela campaign - led by the late statesman's former assistant Zelda la Grange.
Ramaphosa called on South Africans to make a meaningful contribution on International Nelson Mandela day this week.
"Let us join hands with one another to affirm our common commitment to honour Madiba's memory by building a nation that is united in its diversity."