Mailbox: An open letter to the President and the Nelson Mandela Foundation

Key topics:

• Proposal for a national monthly 2-hour volunteer clean-up campaign inspired by Rwanda’s success.

• Calls for Presidential leadership and media support to drive participation and social cohesion.

• Aims to tackle litter, boost tourism, and unite South Africans around community service.

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