Pretoria - The South African National Defence Force's (SANDF) National Ceremonial Guard Band marked Mandela Day on Friday by treating members of the public to a special performance in Church Square.
Smartly clad in their green uniforms, the band strummed out popular tunes much to the enjoyment of those who had gathered to watch.
Their performance forms part of various events planned to celebrate Madiba's 91st birthday on Saturday and his contribution to humanity.
Other SANDF units will mark Mandela Day in their own special way by embarking on special projects, or joining other established Mandela Day initiatives.
In a statement, the SANDF said that it joined the proud South Africans and many millions more from around the world in saluting Nelson Mandela.
The former president's 91st birthday will be demonstrated by acts of humanity and improving the world we live in.
President Jacob Zuma, during his State of the Nation Address, made a call for everyone to spend at least 67 minutes on Mandela Day to make a difference in the community they live in, by showing humanity towards other people.
The 67 minutes represents the 67 years that Madiba spent serving humanity.
