67 Blankets for Mandela Day, a beloved national and global movement, is hitting the road on its Peace, Love, Tolerance Road Trip to bring warmth and compassion to those in need across South Africa. Founded eleven years ago in support of Nelson Mandela Day, the organisation has evolved into a beacon of hope, rallying volunteers worldwide to knit blankets for the less fortunate. The 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day will be in Gqeberha on 15 June 2024 from 11h00 to 12hoo at the Coega Door of … [Read more...] about How About a Bit of Peace, Love, Tolerance?
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Boost for Gqeberha’s Street Store
On 17 July 2023, Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) proudly participated in The Street Store initiative, which was held at SOS Children’s Home in Gqeberha in honour of Mandela Day, which is celebrated annually on 18 July around the world. This impactful campaign is an expression of CTSA's commitment to community development and charitable endeavours, and aligns with Nelson Mandela's vision of social change and making a positive impact in the lives of others. The Street Store was established … [Read more...] about Boost for Gqeberha’s Street Store
1000 Litres of Piping Hot Soup
Algoa FM teamed up with other Garden Route businesses to sponsor buckets of soup together with loaves of bread for the needy through a NQtac Hotel School initiative in partnership with the George Business Chamber. Needy homeless shelters, elderly and disability groups, schools and crèches were identified by the George Chamber on recommendations from affiliates of NGOs involved in community projects, according to Angelique Strydom, Algoa FM’s account executive in George. Mary-Anne Loose and … [Read more...] about 1000 Litres of Piping Hot Soup
Rolling Back the Years
More than 250 elderly residents from Wells Estate and Coega broke into song and dance on Mandela Day as the local ward councillor’s office celebrated their contribution to South Africa’s struggle for democracy and the Gqeberha community. A stunning winter’s day in Nelson Mandela Bay captured the mood perfectly as invited guests rolled back the years on Tuesday to turn the Wells Estate Multipurpose Community Hall auditorium into a dancefloor and pay tribute to Madiba’s legacy in grand … [Read more...] about Rolling Back the Years
Dear St Albans Primary Here is Your Cheque for R1.2 Million
On Mandela Day 18 July 2023 ISUZU Motors South Africa made bold commitments to local community school St Albans Primary with the handover of a R1.2 million cheque for critical refurbishing of dilapidated classrooms and facilities as part of ISUZU’s long-term commitment to adopt the school and make a positive impact. ISUZU Foundation, The Herald, and Gift of the Givers teamed up with ISUZU Motors South Africa to work on the school’s vegetable garden, painting of a mural, participate in fun … [Read more...] about Dear St Albans Primary Here is Your Cheque for R1.2 Million
Kwadesi Gets a Food Garden
Transnet National Ports Authority Nelson Mandela Bay Ports commemorated Nelson Mandela International Day by donating seedlings, JoJo Tanks, and gardening utensils to Buyelembo in KwaDwesi. NMB Ports partnered with Buyelembo, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), to promote a school gardening project that will benefit the community by supplying soup kitchens with fresh produce. In line with this year’s Nelson Mandela International Day, “The legacy lives on through You: Climate, Food, and … [Read more...] about Kwadesi Gets a Food Garden
Successful drive for Mandela Day donations
Listeners and companies across Algoa Country took advantage of being able to make their contribution to Mandela Day virtually by supporting initiatives in Buffalo City, the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and George. “Working with partners in each of the regions Algoa Cares identified local areas of need. The response from both listeners and businesses was heartening, and shows that they really care,” says Algoa FM marketing manager Lesley Geyer. “In the Buffalo City metro the identified need was … [Read more...] about Successful drive for Mandela Day donations
Colourful Kanu
On Mandela Day this week employees at Kanu Commercial Body Builders rolled up their sleeves - not for their usual day job which is to design and build truck bodies, but to pack 500 gift parcels for the underprivileged aged in Port Elizabeth. Kanu leadership leveraged this opportunity for team-building and divided the workforce, which included on-site contractors, into the five national flag colours. Each group was colour-coded and formed a production line with 25 people per line, competing … [Read more...] about Colourful Kanu
Spiderman, Batman, Superman and Butterflies
Uitenhage - Goodyear South Africa has once again heeded to the call to impact lives in communities on Mandela Day by inviting 84 Grade Six learners from Stephen Nkomo Primary school to come and celebrate this significant day with them on 18 July 2018. With bright skies and favourable winter weather in Uitenhage, Spiderman, butterflies, Batman and even Superman made their way onto the fields as the talented Goodyear employees started painting the faces as per the learner's requests during the 67 … [Read more...] about Spiderman, Batman, Superman and Butterflies
“Fidelity Security Group supports Mandela Day”
Last week the Fidelity Security Group stood together in an attempt to collectively make a difference for Mandela Day. The effort was made by members from Fidelity Security Services as well as recently acquired Fidelity ADT. The group held initiatives across South Africa where all employees were given the opportunity to not only donate for a good cause, but also to spend some quality time with the respective charity organizations. “The Fidelity Security Group is passionate about giving back to … [Read more...] about “Fidelity Security Group supports Mandela Day”
Mandela Bay #MobilisingMandelaMagic through Mandela Magic Concert
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” This poignant call to action by former President Nelson Mandela has become the basis of the wave of good deeds undertaken by millions of people across the globe in commemoration of Mandela Day. It is in this very spirit that Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University – which officially launches as Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Mandela Bay #MobilisingMandelaMagic through Mandela Magic Concert
Happy Mandela Day
Pinnacle Leadership students holding letters are: H-Jessica Harvey A-Donovan De Bruin P-Roxanne Weis P-Melissa Van Loggerenberg Y-Chad Higgins M-Karla Barnard A-Jessica Marx N-Ronnie Strydom D-Duane Rensburg E-Robert Abraham L-Kirsten Illenberger A-Alex Riddle D-Chelsey Tompkins A-Michala Vermaak Y-Krysten Schroeder … [Read more...] about Happy Mandela Day
Happy Mandela Day! From NMMU
A video capturing the comments of Grade 12 learners from across the Eastern Cape, about what they intend to do to honour the legacy of former president Nelson Mandela. The video includes comments from the learners, who formed part of the 1000-strong group who attended NMMU’s Accounting Winter Schools in July 2016. The learners – together with students from NMMU’s Pinnacle Leadership Programme (holding the letters) – celebrate Mandela Day at NMMU’s Madiba Shirt, one of the University’s public art … [Read more...] about Happy Mandela Day! From NMMU
United Through Sport on Mandela Day
Sport equipment to the value of over R35 000 was donated on Mandela Day today through the Business United Through Sport initiative. Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber member companies not only donated these sporting goods to Bay charity organisation United Through Sport but also took part in a fun morning of soccer games at Astra Primary School. … [Read more...] about United Through Sport on Mandela Day
What you should do this Mandela Day
Selflessly and without fanfare spend today making the world a better place: Smile at a stranger. Pick up litter. Give someone a lift. Forgive an enemy. Let someone in front of you in the queue. Don't hoot the minute the robots turn green. Don't drink and drive. Go to church. Stand back for the elderly or a lady. Open the card door for your passenger. Praise someone. Thank someone. Hand out hugs. Dance. Be thankful for South Africa. … [Read more...] about What you should do this Mandela Day
