Mandela Day News
Free State learners get interactive: Mandela Day container library and digital hub launch
On 15 April 2014, students at Itemeleng Primary School in Reddersberg, Free State, became the proud recipients of an all-new Mandela Day container library and digital centre of learning.
Meals in Memory: 67 minutes to meet the needs of half a million empty tummies
Annually, many thousands of individuals are made aware of the need for each South African to give up 67 minutes of our time for needy causes on one day of the year, in honour of Mr Nelson Mandela’s 67 years of active civil service to our nation.
Promoting literacy through sport: make every day Mandela Day
The pride, passion and tradition of sport is what connects us as individuals, families, communities and nations. Indeed, sport has the capacity to bring people together in ways that transcend boundaries of language, culture, nationality, age, sex, race and social standing.
Free yourself, free others and serve every day: Nelson Mandela International Day Campaign 2014
The launch of the Nelson Mandela International Day Campaign 2014 at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory today, 8 April 2014, signifies the commencement of the Foundation's global call to action for public service.
International Children's Book Day for Mandela Day: Hope Worldwide
On 5 April 2014, HOPE Worldwide and its local community partner, the Philisa Isizwe Foundation, hosted 250 children at their kids' club in Diepsloot in celebration of International Children’s Book Day for Mandela Day.
Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe to launch Nelson Mandela International Day Campaign 2014
On 8 April 2014, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe will officially launch the Nelson Mandela International Day Campaign 2014 at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in Houghton, Johannesburg.
39th Mandela Day container library launched in the Western Cape
The first of three SEED libraries sponsored by SHOUT SA and the MAL Foundation was launched today at Eisleben Road Primary School in Mitchells Plain, CapeTown.
Launch of the 38th Mandela Day container library
On Thursday 13 March Breadline Africa, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, launched the 38th Mandela Day container library at Gobandlovu Primary School, situated in the rural community of Esikhawini outside Richards Bay. It was a container library with a difference, as sponsor Wipro Technologies took its commitment far beyond uplifting the school.
36th and 37th Mandela Day container libraries are launched in Limpopo
Learners at two rural Limpopo schools have been given the gift of 36th and 37th Mandela Day container libraries, provided by Breadline Africa and sponsored by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
New toilets for Moime Primary School, Limpopo
A recent site visit to Moime Primary School in Limpopo – to investigate the possible placement of a library at the school – revealed the appalling condition of the school’s ablution facilities.
Container library opens at Thuto Ke Tsela Primary School in Frankfort
On 21 January 2014, the 35th Mandela Day container library was opened at Thuto Ke Tsela Primary School in Frankfort in the Free State.
Mandela Day container library opens at Ikaya Primary School in Kayamandi
On 16 January 2014, the 34th Mandela Day container library officially opened its doors, at Ikaya Primary School in Kayamandi township in Stellenbosch, Cape Town.