5 December 2014, the Nelson Mandela Day of Remembrance, marked the first anniversary of Madiba’s passing one year ago.
Activities arranged by the South African government, led by the Presidency and supported by the Department of Social Development, and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, kicked off at the Union Buildings on Friday morning, December 5 and included an event at Freedom Park in Pretoria and the Nelson Mandela Legacy Cup cricket match between the Proteas and the Springboks at the Wanderers.