Mandela Day News
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.
Bikers roar for Madiba in outstanding tribute to an outstanding man: Special thanks
The Foundation would like to thank the Bikers for Mandela Day and stalwarts Zelda la Grange and Alta Brown for coordinating such a touching tribute, and would like to recognise and acknowledge the heartfelt contribution made by all bikers, Think Bike representatives and marshals, JMPD and Tshwane Traffic Department officials for such a wonderful event.
#BigRoarforMadiba – A fitting send-off to Khulu
Although they would have loved to be with the family in Qunu, where family and friends are bidding their final goodbye to Nelson Mandela, bikers and supporters from all walks of life showed their love and respect for Madiba the only way they know how: by making a huge noise about it.
Engines roared at their loudest this morning at the Nelson Mandela Foundation as Bikers for Madiba, joined by several cyclists, rode to the Union Buildings via the Palace of Justice to show their last sign of respect for the fallen world icon.
Over 10 600 food parcels handed over to learners and their families
Tiger Brands, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, initiated a food parcel distribution programme to support learners and their families throughout the December school holiday period.
South Korean Embassy supports Nelson Mandela Foundation
Today Mr Heesoo Dan and Mr John Lee of the South Korean Embassy showed their support for the Nelson Mandela Foundation by handing over copies of the children's version of Long Walk to Freedom for community libraries.
Media invitation: Tiger Brands Mandela Day Food Parcel Project, Eastern Cape
Following the success of Mandela Day food parcel project, Tiger Brands is distributing a further 10 620 food parcels to learners for the December school holiday period.