46664 bangles a huge success

Madiba’s birthday month saw South Africans from all walks of life flocking to Sterns and American Swiss, and Mont Blanc, not to purchase engagement or weddings rings but to buy their very own 46664 “Madiba” bangles.

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A bit of metal around one’s wrist is not always a choice.

For the political prisoners during apartheid, a loop of metal around a wrist or ankle was a symbol of oppression, of a lack of freedom, of a lack of democracy.

For families of these prisoners and supporters of the struggle around the world, a metal bangle around the wrist, with the prisoner’s number or name on it, was a sign of support for those who were incarcerated.

It was in this spirit that 46664’s silver, gold and platinum wrist bangles were launched in South Africa tonight at a star-studded event in Sandton, Johannesburg.

46664 to mark Madiba’s 90th on a global scale

46664, together with Nelson Mandela’s other charity organisations, has announced its plans to celebrate Mr Mandela’s 90th birthday this year.