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UN college and Nelson Mandela Foundation launch free online course on Nelson Mandela’s life, legacy and leadership

The Nelson Mandela Foundation and the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) are proud to launch the self-paced online learning module “Nelson Mandela: Life, Legacy, and Leadership”. The module will be available to everyone, free of charge, starting on 18 July – Nelson Mandela Day.

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67 years of impact: together for Madiba and our youth

This Mandela Day, as South Africans come together to honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy through acts of service and compassion, Girls and Boys Town SA (GBTSA) proudly reflects on 67 years of dedicated care for the nation’s most vulnerable children.

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Mandela Day care package drive: standing with survivors of sexual violence

For nearly 50 years, Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust has walked alongside survivors of rape and sexual violence, offering counselling, advocacy, and community education. On 18 July 2025, the organisation will once again host its deeply meaningful Mandela Day Care Package Drive.

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Turning hope into action at Gelvandale High School for Mandela Day 2025

On 18 July 2025, Nelson Mandela Day, Nelson Mandela University will return to Gelvandale High School in Helenvale, Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, to deepen its partnership with the school’s Hostel of Hope. 

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Old Mutual plants seeds of change for Mandela Day 2025

Longstanding partner Old Mutual is honouring Mandela Day 2025 through its Planting a Legacy initiative, a nationwide effort to grow food, restore dignity, and protect the planet.

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Mandela Day at KwaNtsikana Secondary School: youth leading the change

On Mandela Day 2025, learners from the Back-a-Buddy initiative, supported by Page 82 Media, will visit KwaNtsikana Secondary School in Orlando West, Soweto.

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#Coding4Mandela comes to Diepsloot: empowering the next generation of tech leaders

On 18 July 2025, as the world commemorates International Nelson Mandela Day, more than 100 young minds from Diepsloot and surrounding areas will gather at the Wot-if? Trust us for a unique and powerful event, #Coding4Mandela. 

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Telkom safeguards Mandela’s legacy this Mandela Month

In the spirit of Mandela Month, Telkom, through the Telkom Foundation, has taken urgent action to help preserve Madiba’s legacy. When the air-conditioning system at the Nelson Mandela Foundation Archive broke down, threatening Nelson Mandela's priceless documents, letters and artefacts, Telkom stepped in to fund the full refurbishment of the system and ceiling.

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Mandela Day 2025: building solidarity, one food hamper at a time

Lions Cricket and Ashraful Aid are once again joining forces for one of Johannesburg’s largest Mandela Day volunteer events, taking place on Thursday 18 July 2025 at the iconic DP World Wanderers Stadium.

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This Mandela Month, run for justice, walk for dignity, act for change

On Saturday 19 July 2025, thousands will gather at the iconic DP World Wanderers Stadium in Illovo, Johannesburg, for the annual Mandela Day Walk & Run, a celebration of unity, movement and purpose.

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Mandela Day comes alive in song at Bassline FEST 2025

This Mandela Day, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Bassline are joining forces for an unforgettable celebration of music, memory and impact. 

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Keeping stories alive: a Mandela Month call to support township literacy

On Saturday 26 July, the streets of Khayelitsha will come alive with the
sound of stories. Children will gather at the Thusong Centre with wide eyes, open
ears and eager hearts.