Today 18 July marks the UN's #MandelaDay

Today 18 July marks the UN's Mandela Day. This is a day meant to honour the late former South African President and designed to encourage ordinary folk to follow his example in their own small way.

The day promotes the idea that each individual has the power to transform the world through their action in the service of others.

On Mandela Day, people around the globe are encouraged to do 67 minutes of good.

The former statesman spent 67 years fighting for freedom and making a difference.

Upholding Madiba’s legacy should not only be about the annual jamboree to perform humanitarian deeds for 67 minutes. It should also by about developing leadership in society that espouses his values and principles. At a time when the world is in distress, perhaps it needs some Madiba magic – if only to pass on his legacy of outstanding leadership to future generations.