Mandela Day News
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.
Nelson Mandela Foundation facilitates Mandela Day social dialogue
On 20 November 2013, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, together with Professor Jonathan Jansen, #HandsAcrossSA Ambassador Gareth Cliff, Tara Hospital and Headway, held a social dialogue on mental health stigmas, a critical social issue in our communities today.
Container library opens at Magudu Primary School in Mpumalanga
Singing, dancing, reading and music created an atmosphere of celebration at the opening of the 32nd Mandela Day container library, at Magudu Primary School in Mpumalanga, on 5 September 2013.
31st Mandela Day library launches at North West primary school
The 31st Mandela Day container library was launched on 3 September 2013 at Mailakgang Primary School in a rural part of the North West province.
Mandela Day container library opens in Soshanguve
On 18 July 2013, while the world celebrated Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday, students at Refithlilepele Primary School in Soshanguve, Pretoria became the proud new recipients of a Mandela Day container library.
Nelson Mandela International Day 2013: 'Action to inspire change' is the mantra
On behalf the Chairman, the Board of Trustees and the staff at the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the Mandela family, Honourable President Zuma, the South African Government with special mention of the Department of International Relations and related missions, his Excellency the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr Andrew Mlangeni, our sister organisations and donors, members of the media, and corporate and public citizens both locally and internationally for the phenomenal support and action taken for Nelson Mandela International Day 2013.
Invitation to cover the announcement of a unique music initiative in honour of Mandela Day
The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, together with R&B legend Joe Thomas and Yamaha South Africa, invite you to cover the announcement of a unique music initiative in honour of Mandela Day.
Join a global movement for good
18 July 2013 marks the 95th birthday of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, and the fourth Nelson Mandela International Day.
The vision behind this key event is simple: that each individual has the ability and responsibility to impact change.