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Nelson Mandela Day Ramaphosa
culture

From Frosties to ‘umvubu’: Some of Madiba’s bizarre meal requests

Nelson Mandela NFT
Food & Wine

Bet you cannot score 100% on this Nelson Mandela quiz

Lloyd
Lifestyle

Mandela Month: Lloyd Cele says ‘Thank You’ to frontline workers [watch]

Nelson Mandela Day Ramaphosa
Nelson Mandela

From Frosties to ‘umvubu’: Some of Madiba’s bizarre meal requests

Nelson Mandela NFT
Food & Wine

Bet you cannot score 100% on this Nelson Mandela quiz

Lloyd
Lifestyle

Mandela Month: Lloyd Cele says ‘Thank You’ to frontline workers [watch]

South Africa: Today’s latest n
News

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday 19 July 2021

By Adrian Ephraim19-07-2021 06:30

In the latest news on Monday 19 July 2021, South Africa will be hoping for a return to relative normality, after beginning the week by honouring Nelson Mandela.

nelson mandela day birthday
Lifestyle

Mandela Month with Xoliswa Ndoyiya: Happy Birthday, Madiba!

By Zahra Mbabane18-07-2021 12:07

In the fourth instalment of The South African’s exclusive series on the iconic statesman’s personal chef, Xoliswa Ndoyiya, recalls how Nelson Mandela used to spent his birthdays at home in Qunu.

Nelson Mandela Day 2021: Six w
Lifestyle

Nelson Mandela Day 2021: Six ways to participate without leaving home

By Alicia Naidoo18-07-2021 09:37

Between the unrest and the third wave of COVID-19, going out may not be the best bet. Here are six ways to celebrate Mandela Day from home.

nelson mandela day ndlovu youth choir
Lifestyle

Mandela Day: WATCH – Ndlovu Youth Choir cover ‘Asimbonanga’

By Dan Meyer18-07-2021 09:04

As South Africans participate in Mandela Day and offer 67-minutes of service, the Ndlovu Youth Choir have provided a soundtrack.

Nelson Mandela quiz
Food & Wine

Can you score full marks on this Nelson Mandela quiz? Let’s see…

By The South African17-07-2021 13:14

Think you know the most iconic leader South Africa has ever known? Test your knowledge about Nelson Mandela in our new quiz.

Freedom 67s: Hi-Tec recreates
Fashion and Beauty

Freedom 67s: Hi-Tec recreates Mandela’s sneakers for auction

By Lusanda Luthuli17-07-2021 10:52

The sneaker brand is set to release 67 limited-edition sneakers – of which the 67th pair will be auctioned off – on Mandela Day this weekend.

Six ways to lift your spirits
Health and Fitness

Six ways to lift your spirits and pay it forward this Mandela Day

By Erene Roux17-07-2021 10:00

From dreaming of your next holiday to helping others, here’s how you can lift your spirits and pay it forward this Mandela Day.

Trek4Mandela climbers on their
Environment

Trek4Mandela climbers on their way to summit Kilimanjaro for Mandela Day

By Erene Roux13-07-2021 17:57

The Trek4Mandela team will summit Kilimanjaro on 18 July 2021 as an inspirational climb to support the fight against period poverty.

Ford Ranger Nelson Mandela Foundation
Motoring

Watch: Ford splashes out with ‘art Ranger’ for Nelson Mandela Foundation

By Motoring South Africa30-07-2020 18:18

Ford masters the art of custom auto paint work and backs Mandela Month with the delivery of a unique Ranger to the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Ladles of Love smashes world r
Lifestyle

Ladles of Love smashes world record and feeds thousands [photos]

By Erene Roux20-07-2020 15:45

Ladles of Love broke the world record with the most sandwiches made in an hour this past Mandela Day.

masterdrive south africa
Motoring

Masterdrive SA pays it forward to drive child transportation safety

By Motoring South Africa20-07-2020 12:53

Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital drivers receive advanced training to ensure safe transportation of vulnerable children

Inani
Lifestyle

For the children: Inani Foundation to build SA’s first whole food factory

By The South African18-07-2020 12:51

The Inani Start Well Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign in order to build the first-ever non-profit, whole food factory in South Africa.

Ramaphosa biden us election
News

Mandela Day: Ramaphosa to take part in virtual book reading session

By Andrea Chothia18-07-2020 12:27

As part of his Mandela Day activity, President Cyril Ramaphosa will spend time with children in a virtual book reading session on Saturday.

Suidoosterfees celebrates Mand
Lifestyle

Suidoosterfees celebrates Mandela Day with special Amanda Strydom song

By Erene Roux18-07-2020 10:41

Suidoosterfees is celebrating Mandela Day with a special version of Amanda Strydom`s ‘A Child in a Faraway Land’.

Lady Zamar
Lifestyle

Various musicians to spread message of hope this Mandela Day

By Erene Roux17-07-2020 19:10

Introducing Afree Fest: A 24-hour free-to-view music festival featuring various musicians from around the globe.

Solidarity Cup 3TC
Cricket

Solidarity Cup: 3TC – Preview, streaming info, tv times, teams

By James Richardson17-07-2020 15:05

Made for television, the Solidarity Cup will showcase a return to live sports in the most responsible way possible.

Mandela Month Project Playground gender-based violence Ubunye bracelets
Lifestyle

NPO tackles gender-based violence in celebration of Mandela Month

By Andrea Chothia15-07-2020 17:56

In celebration of Mandela Month, Project Playground is calling for donations for psychosocial interventions for gender-based violence victims. Here’s what you’ll get in return.

67 minutes for Mandela
Studentlife

67 Minutes for Mandela: What you can do even during the pandemic

By Vuyiseka Dosi15-07-2020 10:55

In 67 Minutes for Mandela, South Africans and people across the world volunteer 67 minutes, or more, on 18 July to help others.

Mandela Day
Lifestyle

Mandela Day: What you can do if you live in the UK

By Caryn Edwards14-07-2020 13:35

Mandela Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on his birthday. If you’re in the UK, here’s how you can help.

Nelson Mandela Day
Lifestyle

Digital things you can do to give back this Mandela Day

By Erene Roux13-07-2020 11:24

According to the Mandela Day Global Network, Mandela Day 2020 will be going digital due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mandela
Lifestyle

Mandela month: South Africa reflects on a great leader

By Riyaz Patel11-07-2020 11:00

South Africa and the world is marking former President Nelson Mandela’s birthday on 18 July which has been declared Nelson Mandela International Day by the United Nations (UN).

Thousands of scarves distribut
Lifestyle

Thousands of scarves distributed for Mandela Day

By Erene Roux09-07-2020 14:38

The 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day team kicked off their annual Secret Scarf Mission, fondly known as the #SSS on 8 July 2020.

Ndlovu Youth Choir America's Got Talent 2
Live
Lifestyle

The Ndlovu Youth Choir to perform for 67 minutes this Mandela Day

By Erene Roux09-07-2020 09:54

Join the Ndlovu Youth Choir for their first public live stream performance this Mandela Day where they will be performing for 67 minutes to raise funds for charity.

Nelson Mandela Month
Lifestyle

July is Nelson Mandela Month: Here’s how to make the most of it

By Andrea Chothia01-07-2020 20:07

Nelson Mandela’s birthday is 18 July but here in South Africa, we celebrate the life of Madiba for the entire month of July.

Google, Miss South Africa
Technology

Zandile Gumede and Miss South Africa dominate Google search queries this week

By Cheryl Kahla18-08-2019 14:06

Miss South Africa, Zandile Gumede, the Hong Kong protests and the ‘make reading sexy’ campaign had everyone turning to Google for the latest updates.

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