Mandela Day News
2014 Mandela Day Marathon expected to attract around 10 000 competitors
Despite a R1-million purse, this year’s Mandela Day Marathon and associated events are expected to lure thousands of competitors motivated more by an opportunity to honour Madiba’s legacy.
67 blankets for Mandela Day: the first handover
With the significant drop in temperature over the past few days, those involved in the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day initiative could not wait to come to the aid of those in need.
Linda Masinga & Associates transform home and make every day a Mandela Day
"Given the passing of our beloved grandfather on 5 December last year, as a special tribute we decided to start our Mandela Day project early this year," said Nandi Mandela, Director of Linda Masinga & Associates, a development planning and project management enterprise.
First Long Walk to Freedom Mandela family library opens in Phuthaditjhaba Free State
On 21 May 2014, the Mandela Bangle programme launched its first Long Walk to Freedom container library in Phuthaditjhaba in the Free State in support of the Mandela Day container library programme.
Interactive Mandela Day container library and learning centre opens in Badplaas
On 15 May 2014 Sohlazane Primary School, in Tjakastad informal settlement in Badplaas, Mpumalanga, became the 44th recipient of a Mandela Day container library.
Breadline Africa launches Mandela Day library in Limpopo
In the heart of the Limpopo farmlands, near the Botswana border, lies the village of Senwabarwana. Desolate and dry, the impoverished village (also known as Bochum), founded by businessman Stanley Thema, is one of the fastest-growing rural areas in South Africa.
Participate for Good and Breadline Africa launch Mandela Day Library in Springs
On 24 April 2014, Bongane Primary Farm School in Endicott, Springs, became the 42nd school in South Africa to receive a Mandela Day container library.
Danny K and Kabelo open Mandela Day container library in Soweto
On 23 April 2014, 1 800 young learners from Grades R to 7 were in for a real treat when local musicians Danny K and Kabelo Mabalane, founders of SHOUT SA, arrived at Somelulwazi Primary School in Freedom Park, Soweto.
Take action, inspire change at this year’s Kaya FM 67km Relay for Mandela Day
Take action, inspire change, make every day a Mandela Day – this is the official mantra of Nelson Mandela International Day. We invite corporate groups, running clubs, accomplished runners, joggers, walkers, families and friends to put this mantra into practice at the second annual Kaya FM 67km Relay for Mandela Day, to be held on Sunday, 13 July 2014 at the Waterfall Estates Polo Fields in Sunninghill, Johannesburg.
Breadline Africa: Mandela Day Libraries project
A simple solution to the problem of a shortage of library facilities is to provide one – in a box!
Kaya FM 67km relay for Mandela Day
On Sunday 13 July, a few days before Nelson Mandela International Day, Kaya FM will be hosting its second Kaya FM 67km Relay for Mandela Day at the Polo Fields, Waterfall Estate in Sunninghill, Gauteng.