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Telkom safeguards Mandela’s legacy this Mandela Month

In the spirit of Mandela Month, Telkom, through the Telkom Foundation, has taken urgent action to help preserve Madiba’s legacy. When the air-conditioning system at the Nelson Mandela Foundation Archive broke down, threatening Nelson Mandela's priceless documents, letters and artefacts, Telkom stepped in to fund the full refurbishment of the system and ceiling.

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Mandela Day 2025: building solidarity, one food hamper at a time

Lions Cricket and Ashraful Aid are once again joining forces for one of Johannesburg’s largest Mandela Day volunteer events, taking place on Thursday 18 July 2025 at the iconic DP World Wanderers Stadium.

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This Mandela Month, run for justice, walk for dignity, act for change

On Saturday 19 July 2025, thousands will gather at the iconic DP World Wanderers Stadium in Illovo, Johannesburg, for the annual Mandela Day Walk & Run, a celebration of unity, movement and purpose.

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Mandela Day comes alive in song at Bassline FEST 2025

This Mandela Day, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Bassline are joining forces for an unforgettable celebration of music, memory and impact. 

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Keeping stories alive: a Mandela Month call to support township literacy

On Saturday 26 July, the streets of Khayelitsha will come alive with the
sound of stories. Children will gather at the Thusong Centre with wide eyes, open
ears and eager hearts.

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Honouring Human Duties Day in the spirit of Mandela Month: JCI Sandton’s call to lead by serving

As JCI observes International Human Duties Day, we are reminded that the fight for human rights is inseparable from the responsibilities we owe to one another. 

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Planting hope: Mandela Day 2025 starts early in Berea, Johannesburg

The Nelson Mandela Foundation team kicked off this year’s Mandela Day activities on Wednesday with a hands-on visit to Growing Seeds Pre-School in Berea, Johannesburg.

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Mandela Day celebrations in Limpopo

The learners at Monene Primary School, in the village of Ga-Monene, north-west of Polokwane in Limpopo, waited in anticipation on 18 July to celebrate Mandela Day.

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Helping hands, full stomachs: food parcels for Mandela Day, with the DP World Lions cricket team

South Africa is faced with a range of challenges, from unemployment, poverty and the rising cost of living. This contributes extensively to food insecurity and hunger, as food becomes expensive and inaccessible, more and more households experience hunger and food inadequacy.

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Mandela’s vision and the SDGs: A blueprint for equity and alleviating poverty

Mark your calendar for July 18th, 2024, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. TEDxJohannesburgSalon: 17 Global Goals awaits you at GIBS. Secure your spot by purchasing tickets here. Be part of a day that celebrates collaboration, inspiration, and the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela.

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What happened to 67 Minutes?

Nelson Mandela Day is perhaps best known for its slogan, “67 Minutes of Service,” but did you know where that came from and why it is no longer the slogan?

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Nelson Mandela International Day 2024: Joining hands, connecting communities

This year, as we celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day, the Foundation takes a global perspective. Rather than merely commemorating Mandela’s birthday, we honour his legacy by actively engaging in community projects. It’s a call he made back in 2009 — one that resonates deeply with the commitment to action over celebration and talkshops.