Former president Nelson Mandela has urged people across the globe to participate in the Mandela Day campaign this weekend.

His comments were in response to the growing number of people preparing to spend 67 minutes of their lives on Saturday ? doing something to help their community.

It represents the 67 years Mandela campaigned for the human rights of every South African.

Madiba said everyone should do their bit: "It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it. Mandela Day will not be a holiday but a day devoted to service."