Nelson Mandela Foundation and Eqstra Fleet Management donated 10 braille copies of Long Walk to Freedom to the Prinshof School for the Visually Impaired as part of an ongoing literacy drive.
Youth dialogue focusing on the issues of violence and substance abuse. It included the popular South African group Mafikizolo, Sello Hatang (CEO NMF), Hayden Wright, Jijbez Vosloo, Naidoo, Sade Maokwena, Justine Arendse, Born Free (Band), Freddy Arendse (Founder School of Music) and the Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture Rejoice Mabudafhasi.
67 blankets for Mandela Day knitted at the Union Buildings in Tshwane. Gardens of the Union Buildings covered with thousands of handmade blankets as part of a Guinness World Record attempt by 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day.
Happy Science, a Tokyo-based international religious organisation, handed over a Mandela Day Container Library to Tshifudi Primary School in Tshifudi Village, Vhembe Municipality, Limpopo, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF). After the passing of Mr. Nelson Mandela, Happy Science established HS Nelson Mandela Fund as its internal fund in order to advance in the will of Mr. Mandela; aiming to nurture future leaders of the world and support people who cannot receive education due to poverty, or racial, gender and caste discrimination, people who are opposed by their government and people who cannot receive medical treatment.
Nelson Mandela Day container library handover at Bovet Primary school, Alexandra by the Cotton On Foundation in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
The Cotton On Foundation, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Department of Basic Education (DBE) handed over a Mandela Day Container Library to the Batsogile Primary in Klipspruit-Soweto, Johannesburg. Batsogile Primary was the 5th school to receive a library.
The Cotton On Foundation, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Department of Basic Education (DBE) handed over a Mandela Day Container Library to the Batsogile Primary in Klipspruit-Soweto, Johannesburg.
The Cotton On Foundation, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Department of Basic Education (DBE) handed over a Mandela Day Container Library to the Batsogile Primary in Klipspruit-Soweto, Johannesburg.
Miss Earth 2015 regional semi-finalist Dineo Monatisa visited Ipeleng Primary School in Bekkersdal to educate the learners about Miss Earth tree planting program and the importance of planting trees.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s CEO, Sello Hatang all geared up to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro. Hatang will be joined by 36 other climbers on Monday 13 July 2015 to challenge the Kilimanjaro.
Vodacom Mandela Day 2015 - Vodacom staff and volunteers spent their 67 minutes packing thousands of nutritional food buckets for children and families in need.
Nelson Mandela Foundation partnered with South African Police (SAP) who brought +/- 20 of their staff members to paint, clean and garden a Centre in Alexandra, Johannesburg.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation in partnership with Epworth Preparatory School and SA Airlink, donated 1 000 books to the Izwilesizwe Primary School library.
Nelson Mandela Foundation staff prepared Christmas boxes with gifts for children of the Menzi and Nokiphila Community Services. The last ‘Mandela Day activity’ of the year.
Transnet Port Terminals, in partnership with Mandela Day, have created an initiative called “Shoes on Feet”, which aims to collect school shoes for disadvantaged children in key communities. "Shoes on Feet" volunteers distributed the first donations to learners at Isidingo Primary School in Umlazi Township, Durban, before moving to schools in Port Elizabeth and the Western Cape during March.
SA Taxi supporting Nelson Mandela Day. Activities of the day included: Mandela Day with bumper stickers on 10 000 taxis at the rank were handout, MTN and Coca Cola were part of the activation and they provided a mobile stage and promo material that can also carry the Mandela Day messaging.
Nelson Mandela Centre of Learning is an initiative of the Earthrise Trust. Located in Naledi village on Rustlers Valley farm, near Ficksburg in the Free State and it was opened on the 17th of July 2016.
Mandela Day activities at the Dr Mathole Motshekga Primary School with Nelson Mandela staff, Graça Machel, P&G staff and Robyn Hills from food and trees for Africa: gardening and upgrading the building
The company Regal Distributors in Linbro Business Park (Johannesburg), donated food boxes for Mandela Day. The NMF delivered the boxes to Thusong Care Centre in Alexandra and Club Care Centre in Orlando West, Soweto.
Nelson Mandela Day Initiative at Hillbrow boxing club made possible by Nelson Mandela Foundation Staff contributions that were meant to buy staff member Khalil Goga a wedding gift, Johannesburg.
Nelson Mandela Day Initiative at Hillbrow boxing club made possible by Nelson Mandela Foundation Staff contributions that were meant to buy staff member Khalil Goga a wedding gift, Johannesburg.
Nelson Mandela Day Initiative at Hillbrow boxing club made possible by Nelson Mandela Foundation Staff contributions that were meant to buy staff member Khalil Goga a wedding gift, Johannesburg.
* The week of 12- 17 September 2016 was marked Clean-up & Recycle SA week, the aim of the week is to increase awareness in South Africans of the many benefits of recycling (socially, environmentally and economically) and the importance of a litter-free environment. As part of International Coastal Clean-up Day on Saturday 17th of September, PETCO partnered with Plastics * SA and 140 enthusiastic volunteers to clean up Robben Island in memory of Nelson Mandela.
Mandela Day activity by the "Great South African Cookbook" in Molobanyane Cooperative and Lenin Drive Garden, Alexandra, Johannesburg with ‘Food and Trees for Africa’.
"The Great South African Cookbook" Mandela Day activities in Molobanyane Cooperative and Lenin Drive Garden, Alexandra, Johannesburg. Also with ‘Food and Trees for Africa'.
A public launch by the Nelson Mandela Foundation held at the Donaldson Orlando Community Centre (now called YMCA). The Foundation launched a logo that will be the symbol of all the Nelson Mandela centenary activities. Seven schools were invited to the launch.
Two consultations organised by the National Education Crisis Forum (NECF) in preparation of the Higher Education National Convention, with the aim of solving the crisis in higher education.
Caring4Girls sanitary towels distribution at Masibambane College in Orange Farm, Gauteng, with the aim of keeping young girls in school during their monthly cycles.
Challenge 67’, the Global Mandela Day initiative by Norton Rose Fulbright: building of Menzi Home for handicapped children. Launch of the Challenge at the NMF and work at the site.
Launch of the Norton Rose Fulbright Mandela Day initiative at the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the start of building Menzi home for disabled children.
Welcoming dinner at the Nelson Mandela Foundation for the AFRE Fellows with NMF staffers, SAHRC Commissioner and people from the Public Affairs and Research Institute.
The BasslineFest was held at the Constitution Hill celebrated African dynamism, promoted solidarity, social cohesion, anti-xenophobia, tourism, arts, and culture under the theme #BeTheLegacy as endorsed by the Nelson Mandela Foundation centenary celebration. Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Yemi Alade and Salif Keita gave an exclusively crafted performance to pay tribute to Madiba’s legacy.
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) launch its first commemorative banknote series, in celebration of the first democratically elected president Nelson Mandela’s birth centenary. These notes cover all denominations – R10, R20, R50, R100 and R200. As part of the celebrations, the South African Mint, a subsidiary of the SARB, also issues a new commemorative circulation R5 coin.
Rundela27, a long Run to Freedom road-running race in Gauteng that covered 27km, 13.5km and 5km, on 15 July 2018.The race formed part of the Nelson Mandela Centenary celebrations, which celebrated the birth, life and legacy of Madiba. Sport was one of the vehicles that Madiba used to drive unity. The route passed landmarks in Johannesburg that are dedicated to his name and memory.
Photographs of the Centenary Annual Lecture with guests arriving, group photos with Barack Obama, the audience and all the speakers. The photographs are from six different photographers.
Photographs and group photographs of the Centenary Nelson Mandela annual lecture with guests arriving. Group photos of Mandela family, President Cyril Ramaphosa with President Barack Obama, Sello Hatang, Graca Machel, Professor Njabulo Ndebele, and Tshepo Motsepe. Also photographs of the annual lecture speakers.
Photographs of the stadium, and stands with Nelson Mandela merchandise. Photographs of the Centenary Annual Lecture with guests arriving, group photos with Barack Obama, the audience and all the speakers.
Photographs of the Centenary Annual Lecture with guests arriving, registrations, group photos with Barack Obama, the audience, all the speakers and a performance by the Soweto Gospel Choir.
Nelson Mandela Foundation in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and the Department of Human Settlements honouring Nelson Mandela legacy by building 100 homes for 100 families across three regions; Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal. The photographs show the Nelson Mandela Foundation Board of Trustees and Staff member helping with building the house.
Visit of the Brazilian President, accompanied by the Ambassador to South Africa, Lindiwe Zulu, Ndileka Mandela, Eliseu Padhilha, Valter Casimiro Silveira and NMF.
A Send-off of Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation Sello Hatang by NMF staff. Sello Hatang with the boots of his first ascent at the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF).
1. Send-off by NMF staffers of Sello Hatang and Sello Hatang with the boots of his first ascent at the foundation 3. Send-off of the Team at OR Tambo International Airport
Photographs of the Nelson Mandela Legacy Ride4Hope event to mark the 100 years centenary commemoration at Orlando Seventh Day Adventist School. The 554km Ride4Hope purpose is to carry out the Nelson Mandela call to make the world a better place for all. Photographs of school pupils cheering and waving as a group of cyclist off from Soweto early on 28 August 2018.
The Foundation for Sport, Development and Peace in collaboration with Western Cape Department for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Nedbank, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Robben Island Museum, the International Pierre de Coubertin Foundation, The Global Sport Institute, the Cape Town Sport Council and their partners presented the 5th Cape Town International Sport and Peace Conference, and the launch of the Youth Network for Sport, Development and Peace, borne from the 1st African Youth Forum on Robben Island.
Photographs of a two day International colloquium-Listening to the Rivonia Trial: Courts, Archives and Liberation Movements, held at Nelson Mandela Foundation and IFAS - Institut Français d'Afrique du Sud.
Photographs of the one-day international colloquium to reflect on the present and historical significance of the recently restored Rivonia Trial sound archive, as part of the opening and study of the apartheid archives in South Africa, at IFAS - Institut Français d'Afrique du Sud at no. 62 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
Elders walk together at Constitutional Hill. A year-long walk to freedom, by building global empathy and supporting civil society on issues of peace, health, justice, and equality.
Cotton On Foundation donated funds for eThekwini Primary School renovation. Nelson Mandela grandchildren Zazi and Ziwelene Mandela and their Mother Lindo Mandela donated Grandad Mandela Books to the school.
Kaya FM 6.7 KM walk and run which started at Nelson Mandela Square ended at Sandton City Rooftop, in honour of Nelson Mandela centenary and celebration of Madiba value.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation with the Graça Machel Trust, Kuhluka Movement, and Zoleka Mandela Foundation hosted an event as part of the "Remembrance period" to mark five years since Madiba’s passing and to recognize the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.
The event aimed at focusing on purposefully create a caring society that prioritizes women and adolescents and creates the conditions for a dignified life, in a society like South Africa where the murder rate of women is three times the global average and 68.5% of women have experienced some form of sexual violence.
The event was facilitated by Redi Tlhabi media personality, Oprah Winfrey and Graca Machel delivered a keynote address, followed by a conversation with Josina Z Machel, and Phumzile Mlabo-Ngcuka, an executive director of UN Women on their views relating to the dignity of women and a caring society that is equal and just to both men and women can be built.
