The "caffeine-rich" artwork was made up of 5,000 cups of Jacob's Kronung coffee under the direction of artist James Delaney.

"I have always wanted to say to him, thank you Tata for making a difference," Delaney said.

He said the artwork was his way of acknowledging the legacy of a leader who touched many lives.

People attending the exhibit where invited to scribble their birthday wishes to Madiba on white paper cups.

The same cups were then used to build the artwork.

The mosaic makes its second appearance this year with a double dose of coffee and a different venue. Last year it took place at Nelson Mandela Square but this year the highest court in the land was the chosen venue.

"I felt we needed to follow Madiba's journey because he was first detained here," he said.

Last year's artwork went viral with pictures appearing in a London newspaper and on the Internet, Delaney said.

Sixty seven minutes of the day was dedicated to teaching young children to play board games. There were bins outside the vicinity where members of the public could donate board games to Active Learning Libraries South Africa. Games ranged from snakes and ladders to Monopoly and chess.

"Playing is imperative for the development of children's minds," library director Heleen Johnson said.

She said the toy library located in Parktown catered for children from Hillbrow, Yeoville and other parts of the city.

According to Johnson, the organisation, which has 200 libraries around the country, provides children from disadvantaged communities an opportunity to play and learn.

Jacob's Kronung senior brand manager Taki Tsanwani said "this year the event was about connecting people beyond their friends and family and reaching out to the rest of the community".

Delaney said he looked forward to another round of coffee art to celebrate the legend's birthday next year.

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Jul 16, 2012

Mellow

Here we go again!!!

He said the artwork was his way of acknowledging the legacy of a leader who touched many lives.
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Ok am sure he'll appreciate the gesture and winnie will be thrilled
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Jul 16, 2012

DjEp

@mellow
Winnie must stay out of this, she wants to be the dominating wife while Mandela told her its over a long time ago.
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Jul 16, 2012

sakhomba

how come all of mandela's daughters use his surname even when they are married. his grand-daughter also do it. they don't want to work hard like the rest of us. bloody blood suckers.
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Jul 16, 2012

ONEE

Lol Sakhomba good question right there
mara even the husbands are blood suckers, how do u allow your wife to answer her fathers surname even your children???
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Jul 16, 2012

CheeseBoy

@sakhomba
well chief you have to be realistic here. all over the world people tend to stick to names of celebrities.

I'm sure even if you were a mandela you would not change your name to something unknown.

besides just because a woman is married does not mean she must be forced to use the mans' name. if he is ok with her sticking to her name who are we to judge.

to be honest if I married a mandela I would let her keep her name and use it to my advantage, you snooze you loose
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Jul 16, 2012

PALULU_88

creative...
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Jul 18, 2012

You-Jean-Terrible

http://www.businessday.co.za/articles/Content.aspx?id=176442

Cricket and Rugby in this country will never change. Black players will continue being marginalised besides their capabilities and efforts.

GIVE TSOLEKILE A CHANCE TO PROVE HIMSELF #ENGLAND TOUR#..

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