Mandela Day News
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.
Bikers for Mandela Day 2014: Take action against abuse!
On 11 July 2014, Zelda la Grange, DJ Fresh, Saint Seseli, Angie Khumalo, Anele Mdoda, Alex Caige, Clint Cunningham and Johrne van Huyssteen will don helmets to take part in another Bikers for Mandela Day event.
Trek4Mandela launches Mandela Day Kilimanjaro climb
On 7 July 2014, amid cheers and hoots, the Trek4Mandela crew of climbers departed from the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton, Johannesburg, for their Kilimanjaro summit attempt.
Lead SA to focus on food security this Mandela Day
Lead SA calls on South Africans to roll up their sleeves to help curb hunger and contribute towards food security by planting their own vegetable gardens in their homes and workplaces.
SAFC legend supports Nelson Mandela International Day
Sunderland AFC is to donate food parcels and clothing to the city’s Centrepoint hostel for homeless young people, as part of its commitment to the Mandela Day campaign.