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Lock-on the Madiba legacy
Keeping Madiba’s legacy alive has taken on a greater importance
now that he has been released from hospital. Everybody wants to
lock their emotions and gratitude on to a living legend.
The world celebrated Nelson Mandela’s 95th
Birthday on 18 July, 2013 and Master Lock did
up their love, devotion and respect for a world icon.
The locks where shaped into a heart, and as
arranged and hosted by the SA Rugby Legends.
These locks were taken to the same fence on
something truly unique to commemorate the
each child locked their heart they sealed a part of
the corner of Florida and Gordon Roads where
occasion. Robert Pullinger, the Master Lock
love for Nelson Mandela. This was a fitting tribute
people have been placing padlocks since Madiba’s
Director in Cape Town, came up with the idea of
from the company who have been locking up
birthday. Each padlock, and there are hundreds, is
donating Master Lock locks to disadvantaged
treasures, globally, since 1921.
a symbol of locked-up devotion and love for our first
learners at the Clarence Primary School in Durban.
democratically elected president. Patrick Coetzee
He then arranged for these children to lock these
Legends locks-on
was the creator of the fence; a truly revered place
locks on a fence in Morningside. But not just any
The company followed up the school initiative
for those who want to give thanks.
fence; a fence set aside by the Mayor of Durban to
by donating padlocks to the Ex-Sharks Players
become a shrine where young and old could lock
Association’s bi-monthly luncheon, which is
Some great rugby names locked their donated
locks securely to Patrick’s fence. On hand was
the oldest-living Springbok captain, Des van
Jaarsveldt, Wallaby legend David Campese,
Ian McIntosh, Dieter Kriese, Errol Stewart, Gary
Rodwell, Tubby Hanneford, Wayne Munn, Stefan
Terblanche, Mark Andrews and Henry Coxwell.
A number of KZNRU rugby administrators were
also present, including Gary Meyer, Neil King and
Juno Fourie.
Need to know more?
Master Lock is recognised around the world as the authentic, enduring name in
padlocks and security products. Since its founding in 1921, the company has worked
hard to earn and maintain the trust of its customers by delivering on its promise
of strength and quality and by continually setting new standards for lock design,
application and performance. As the largest global manufacturer and marketer of
padlocks, the business continues to build its founder’s passion for innovation, quality,
and compelling value into our expanding lines of security solutions.
For more info...
Tel: 021-508-1250
www.sarugbylegends.com
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