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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stop Hunger Now volunteers to package 822 000 meals on Mandela Day

On 18 July 2014, Stop Hunger Now Southern Africa will run a food security and volunteer engagement event at the Sandton Convention Centre, and the Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town. Titled Meals in Memory, the event will see a record number of 6 000-plus volunteers package 822 000 meals in a single day, or meals for a year for over 6 000 pre-school learners.

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Free screenings of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom on Mandela Day

At 09h45 on Nelson Mandela International Day, 18 July 2014, members of the public are invited to attend free screenings of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom at selected Ster Kinekor cinemas across the country. Guests will be admitted on a first come, first served basis.

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