Mandela Day News
64th Mandela Day library launches in the Northern Cape
Millions raised for water-donation drive at the Nelson Mandela Foundation
The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s water drive, in partnership with Proudly South African, was a resounding success, with over 30-million litres of fresh water collected for donation to drought-stricken communities.
Operation Hydrate initiative receives a big boost at the Foundation
Minister of Water and Sanitation Nomvula Mokonyane joined hundreds of active citizens at the Nelson Mandela Foundation on Friday 29 January, in a drive to provide urgent relief to drought stricken communities across South Africa.
SACS boys helping less fortunate get great start to school year
Four boys from South African College School put together a heartwarming project called “67 Kids to School”. Listen to their radio interview...
67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela aims to break its own world record
As 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day celebrates its second birthday, the KnitWits for Madiba are ready to break their previous record for the biggest crochet blanket in the world with the help of prisoners across South Africa.
Massive water collection drive - let's make every day a Mandela Day
The Nelson Mandela Foundation, Operation Hydrate and Proudly South African are pleased to announce their decision to join forces to launch the country's biggest “Water Drive” to date, in an effort to bring much needed and urgent relief to communities in drought stricken areas across the country.
SAP and the NMF partner to make every day a Mandela Day
In celebrating October as the month of service, multinational software company SAP teamed up with the Nelson Mandela Foundation to give new life to the Ratang Bana children’s home in Alexandra.
Long Walk to Freedom Library arrives at Isiziba Primary School
On Friday, 4 September 1 264 children gathered at the Isiziba Primary School in Tembisa for the opening of the Mandela Day School Library, which was made possible through the partnership of Saray Khumalo, Momentum and the Mandela Bangle Programme via Participate for Good, the public benefit organisation.
My Trek4Mandela experience - Maya Makanjee
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would have the privilege of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro – and that it be for such a worthy cause, too. As a woman leader, I was instantly drawn to the cause, as it supports the dignity of young girls as they strive to gain an education, something that is very close to my heart.
Long Walk to Freedom container library launched at Thebe Public School
At 9am on 5 August, 1 460 children from the Thebe Public School waited in anticipation for the arrival of guests and dignitaries for the opening of their new Long Walk to Freedom Mandela International Day container library.
First-ever UN Nelson Mandela Prize winners honoured by General Assembly
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday marked Nelson Mandela International Day – which is observed on 18 July – by awarding the first-ever UN Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Prize, recognising the South African leader’s contributions to democracy, justice and reconciliation and his dedication to the service of humanity.
67 Blankets for Mandela Day
Saturday, 18 July 2015 marked the sixth annual Nelson Mandela International Day, and around the world people got busy lending helping hands.