Mandela Day News
Volunteers band together to Stop Hunger Now
The spirit of Madiba was alive in the thousands of volunteers at the Sandton Convention Centre this Mandela Day, who worked tirelessly to help provide over 300 000 meals for children in need.
Free yourself, free others, serve every day – Mandela Day 2014
This Mandela Day, this 2014 Mandela Day, is unique. It is the first one since Mr Mandela passed away in December 2013. It is the first one without him. Our message has to be this: Mr Mandela is gone, but his legacy lives on; Mr Mandela is gone, but the work he started will continue.
Serving taxpayers for an extra 67 minutes on Mandela Day: SARS
SARS branch offices across the country and the SARS Contact Centre will be open for an extra 67 minutes today, Friday 18 July 2014, to assist taxpayers in the spirit of Mandela Day.
SA Mint unveils next set of Nelson Mandela coins
The South African Mint Company (SA Mint), together with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, has unveiled the second edition of the Protea coin series: the 2014 Protea Life of a Legend coin series themed around Nelson Mandela’s education and dedication to lifelong learning.
Mandela Day 2014 public service announcement
This is the first Mandela Day without Madiba. The responsibility lies in each one of us to live his legacy and drive the ethos of the iconic statesman to effect positive change globally.
Let’s emulate the great servant leader we all loved and make every day a Mandela Day.
Nelson Mandela International Day: Message from UN Secretary-General
Last year, the world lost one of its greatest leaders when Nelson Mandela passed away. We remember his legacy especially on his birthday, the 18th of July.
Mandela Day action: Sunderland AFC supports Wearside Charity
Sunderland AFC has donated food parcels and clothing to the city’s Centrepoint hostel for homeless young people, as part of its commitment to the International Mandela Day campaign.
Habitat for Humanity turns Mandela Day into Mandela week
There were tears of joy, cries of laughter and a real spirit at the launch of Habit for Humanity's international build week in Pelican Park in Cape Town on Monday morning. The goal: to build 67 houses in one week, starting on Monday 14 July, and, with the help over 750 volunteers, finish on Friday 18 July, Nelson Mandela International Day.
It is in our hands
“It is in YOUR HANDS.” This was the closing statement of a speech delivered in July 2007, by a then frail but very determined Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.
History created at this year’s Kaya FM 67km Relay for Mandela Day
History was created on Sunday 13 July when more than 17 000 runners participated in the second successful Kaya FM 67km Relay for Mandela Day, creating the biggest corporate relay ever seen in Africa.
Nedbank wins gold again at Kaya FM Relay for Mandela Day
The Nedbank Running Club used its athletic talent to demonstrate support for Mandela Day by winning gold in both the Men’s and Women’s Open relay category at the second Kaya FM 67km Relay for Mandela Day.
New Mandela Day initiative recognises the power of reading and education
The Gauteng MEC for Education, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, together with LeadSA and Proudly South Africa, launched a joint Mandela Day initiative at the Nelson Mandela Foundation on Friday 11 July 2014.