Visit of French soccer legend, Zinedine Zidane and American football star, Reggie Bush to the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Photos of the two world's sports stars carrying gifts they presented to the Foundation, learning about the work that the Foundation does and visiting the 46664 bangle production.
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 Nelson Mandela Foundation, Operation Hydrate and Proudly South African joining forces and launching the country's biggest “Water Drive”, in an effort to bring much needed and urgent relief to communities in drought stricken areas across the country.
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 Vakhegula Vakhegula Football Club (Gogos for Mandela) at the Discovery Soccer Park at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg. The Gogos are warming up before playing against the Orlando Pirates. With players Katlego Mashego, club owner, Beka Ntswanwisi, Christina “Maradona” Machebe and SuperSport United defender, Morgan Gould.
Nelson Mandela Foundation team together with Miss Universe, Zozibini Tunzi and reigning Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida visited the White City Old Age Home. The NMF Chief Executive reflected on Madiba’s words when he said “Your parents & elders sacrificed much so that you should have freedom without suffering what they did”.
Bikers playing soccer with kids, cutting vegetables, a group photo of people in orange shirts. Sello being locked up in a police van, shots of Wellington.
Vodacom Mandela Day 2015 - Vodacom staff and volunteers spent their 67 minutes packing thousands of nutritional food buckets for children and families in need.
Vodacom Mandela Day 2015 - Vodacom staff and volunteers spent their 67 minutes packing thousands of nutritional food buckets for children and families in need.
Scores of volunteers joined Vodacom staff at Vodaworld in Midrand assisting with the task of providing 17 000 food parcels for distribution to families in need. Volunteers came from, amongst others, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Blue Bulls, Orlando Pirates, Gauteng Department of Education.
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.
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.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation, Ride4Hope, Hulamin, Boxer Team members distributed food parcels at Khazimula childrens home to Howick community members.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation and Joburg City Parks & Zoo have collaborated to commemorate the 9th anniversary of the passing of Madiba. Over the years, the Foundation has marked the event through dialogue on critical social issues. This year the celebration was marked by a special Nelson Mandela Day convening, opening a park in the Riverlea community. The park will stand in honour of Madiba's legacy, and the values that he espoused. It will be the tangible site for our One Million Tree Campaign, which aims to promote environmental justice, and food security and mitigate the impact of climate change.
The Chinese Association donated blankets to the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Photographs taken next to Nelson Mandela statue with blankest and Chief Executive of Nelson Mandela Foundation Sello Hatang presented women from the Chinese Association with I know this to be true about Nelson Mandela book.
150 learners, teachers and cycling enthusiasts convened at the Torah Academy campus in Norwood, Johannesburg, for the 14th annual CycAlive challenge, a youth highlight in the Mandela Day activities calendar. Field Band Foundation from Springs, Rabbi Dovid Hazdan -the dean of the Torah Academy, Dan Zimba, Rabbi Mottie Hadar, Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein, Sello Hatang, Marlene Bethlehem, Lelo Mzaca, a 702 sports, Johannesburg Steelwings Harley Davidson Club-who arrived to show their support, and Ian Freeman of RAM.
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.
Photos of the manor and surroundings, ostriches, snow on the mountains, hand print and name ‘Joe’ in the snow, pupils of the shallow academy waving, bikers on old tractor, bikers leaving and the support cars.
The strategic stakeholders session and International Mandela Day launch at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Partnering with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, from left: Luvuyo Mandela (Mr Mandela's great-grandson), Tim Smith (Breadline SA), Sello Hatang (Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO), Dr Nosipho Mngomezulu (Rhodes University), Mark Mdlela (Kaya FM) and Tshepo Ramodibe (Vodacom).
Professor Ariel Dorfman reads to the students at Bertrams primary school as part of his Mandela Day commitments. After the reading the children had the opportunity to ask Professor Dorfman questions. Professor Dorfman used the reading as an opportunity to encourage the Grade 1, 2, 3 and 4 learners to read and to start writing, especially if they have the need to express themselves.
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.
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 legacy of Nelson Mandela was given wings with the unveiling of the Mandela Day logo by South African Airways (SAA) on the first aircraft of its entire fleet. The new branded A330-200 Airbus, fourth out of six new aircraft, was revealed to sponsors and the media at the airways’ technical park in Johannesburg. Siza Mzimela, CEO of SAA in her opening address said, “As an African carrier with global reach, it is only natural for SAA to strengthen its relationship with the Nelson Mandela Foundation by sharing our icon’s message with the world.” From left to right: UN representative Dr Stella Anyangwe; Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO Achmat Dangor; SAA Chairperson Cheryl Carolus
Trays with cups of soup and bread, bikers addressing the crowd, groups of toddlers and children, biker playing the guitar, bikers getting ready to leave, bikers on the road, lined with people.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s water drive, in partnership with Proudly South African, was a resounding success, with over 30-million litres of fresh water collected for donation to drought-stricken communities.
As part of the Operation Hydrate initiative, Minister of Water and Sanitation Nomvula Mokonyane kicked off this leg of the campaign at the Foundation on Friday 29 January.
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
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.
Video on SABC 2 News program focussing on the Nelson Mandela International Day and the activities planned for the day. It includes an interview of Tokyo Sexwale, and Mac Maharaj by Xolani.
Bikers arriving at Robertson, painting the perimeter wall with images, indoors with enormous cake, image of jiving Madiba, lighting the candles on the cake, bikers and children surrounding the cake, cheering, Morgan Freeman cutting the cake, bikers handing over of books and departure.
The Nelson Mandela Legacy RIDE4HOPE aims to create a platform to carry Mandela’s message of hope as it cuts across two provinces; from Vilakazi Street in Soweto (Gauteng) to the Nelson Mandela Capture Site in Howick (KwaZulu-Natal). The ride was 554km, which was split into 4 days, and the photographs show cyclists at Mandela House and on the road and the arrival to Howick.
Launch of the Norton Rose Fulbright Mandela Day initiative at the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the start of building Menzi home for disabled children.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation distributing solar lanterns to Mpumalanga communities donated by Panasonic. Joe Ditabo Facilities Supervisor at the Nelson Mandela Foundation addressing and educating the communities’ members on how to utilise the Panasonic solar lanterns.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation distributing solar lanterns to Kwa-Zulu Natal communities donated by Panasonic. Yase Godlo Director of Mandela Day and Special Projects and Joe Ditabo Facilities Supervisor at the Nelson Mandela Foundation addressing and educating the communities’ members on how to utilise the Panasonic solar lanterns.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation distributed solar lanterns to the Bhizana community donated by Panasonic. Joe Ditabo addressed and educated the communities’ members on how to utilise the Panasonic solar lanterns.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation, Operation Hydrate and Proudly South African joining forces and launching the country's biggest “Water Drive”, in an effort to bring much needed and urgent relief to communities in drought stricken areas across the country.
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.
Two subseries of the opening of two Mandela Day Libraries by Breadline Africa: at Thabantsho Primary School in Senwabarwana and at Skeen Primary School in Alexandra, Johannesburg during the National Literacy Week.
Mary Robinson, former UN Commissioner for Human Rights and former President of Ireland, officially opening the Nelson Mandela container library at a primary school in Meadowlands, Soweto.
Bikers for Mandela Day- NMF staffers, 25 riders and 15 support staff and a group of celebrities on a eight-day ride from Johannesburg to the coastal city of Cape Town with the aim to raise awareness about and support for Nelson Mandela Day.
AIG Angel Wings Club, as part of its charity drive, donated toys, books and stationery, paid for by members of staff. The donation was channelled through the Nelson Mandela Foundation with clinical psychologist Jonathan Percale, CEO of Tara Hospital, Dr Florence Otienno and other senior staff presents.
Video on Nelson Mandela security guards coming in through the back stage. Security planning with the British security guards checking the distance between drop off place and the stage. Security guard checking people coming in the concert venue.
Nelson Mandela mentions that he is pleased and honoured by the call for the annual Mandela day and mentions that Mandela day should not be a holiday but a day devoted in serving. He also thanks people for participating in Mandela day.
Thank you message to President Clinton, Richard Branson and Youso n dor for their support in Mandela.
The Nelson Mandela Foundation together with its partners the Imbumba Foundation and the Kolisi Foundation launched the #Each1Feed1 Digital Voucher in Potchefstroom, North West Province. The launch was in partnership with Boxer Superstores and Pick ‘n Pay. From Potchefstroom, the partnership team moved to communities in and around Klerksdorp which are suffering from extreme poverty and inequality. A total of 2 000 #Each1Feed1 food packs were delivered, each one designed to support a family for approximately a month.
Nelson Mandela International Day events in 2009 including Nelson Mandela Day Concert Radio City New York, Exhibition New York, Gala Dinner New York, Roosevelt Park New York, and United Nations (UN) announcement New York.
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).
Video on Part of the proceedings of the trek for Mandela day with the interview of Sibusiso Vilane and other climbers who summit Kilimajaro to help initiative that seeks to help provide the girl child with sanitary pads
Nelson Mandela Foundation staff activities for the International Mandela Day at Ebenezer, a home for children in Walkerville. The activities of the day included cleaning, working in the bakery, working in the garden, reading to babies and children, and singing.
Recorded Nelson Mandela day messages from the Dalai Lama, Richard Branson, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Former US former President Bill Clinton, Hilary Clinton, international space station people and Kaya FM MD Greg Maloka. The messages encourage people to participate in the international Nelson Mandela day.
Promotional video on Mandela day by the youths of South Africa on how the intend to spend their Mandela day, initiatives using the Mandela day 2011 slogan “ Take action inspire change make everyday a Mandela day.
Nelson Mandela Foundation partnered with Thesele to assist with the food distribution network Each One Feed One. The organisations visited two beneficiaries. Nelson Mandela Foundation Executive Officer Sello Hatang and Mandela day and Special Projects Director Yase Godlo and Thesele Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Thabo Leeuw addressed the crowd. Distribution was done in Mamelodi for two beneficiaries.
Nelson Mandela Foundation Chief Executive, Siya and Rachel Kolisi from Kolisi Foundation sorting and distributing food parcels at Lathitha Development Centre distributing food parcels to community members.
Nelson Mandela Foundation and Habitat for Humanity Mandela Day build activation launch held at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The Nelson Mandela Foundation Director of Mandela Day and Special Projects addressed the audience about Mandela Day.
After delivering the lecture in Cape Town the Nelson Mandela 10th annual lecture speaker, Mrs. Mary Robinson participated in the International Mandela Day activity and donated a container library for a school in Meadowlands, Soweto.
