In celebration of Madiba's 94th birthday the Uitenhage based Goodyear tyre factory stopped production where possible early this morning, to enable its employees to sing happy birthday to Nelson Mandela. "About 250 people volunteered and sang out loud, which created a wonderful atmosphere at the plant. Goodyear donated R10 for every person who sang to the Steven Nkomo School in Kwanobuhle" said Lize Hayward (Goodyear Group Brand Communications Manager). "The company then transported three … [Read more...] about Wheels of Commerce Oiled with a Birthday Song
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SAPOS Cares at Carehaven
"Mandela Day is a global call to action to change the world for the better and to build a global movement for good. It seeks to empower communities through kindness and generosity and proves that everyone can make a difference," says Cheryl Kemp regional communication specialist of the SA Post Office. To honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela, the Port Elizabeth regional office of the SA Post Office will be painting the run down entrance hall of the Care Haven Psychiatric Centre. The SA Post … [Read more...] about SAPOS Cares at Carehaven
Eastern Province Rugby Giving Back
The EPRU along with wishing Nelson Mandela a stunning 94th Birthday will be holding a 7's-specific coaching clinic in Zwide Stadium from 1:00 pm today as part of their 67 minutes of giving back to the community in honour of the great Nelson Mandela. EPRU have endeavoured to embark down the 7's route due to the unrivalled and unquestioned ability of the region to continuously produce prodigious talent on the 7's arena. In attendance at this program will be local 7's stars Mpho Mbiyozo and … [Read more...] about Eastern Province Rugby Giving Back
All aTwitter over Mandela Day
I can't help but think that the immense excitement about Nelson Rolihlala Mandela's 94th Birthday will result in in making some of his erstwhile colleagues a tad jealous. The outpouring of love is humbling to see. Along with an immense effort by what seems like every person in the world with access to a computer to wish Madiba a Happy Birthday one can only hope for good things for South Africa. Leave your memories and birthday wishes for Madiba here: Happy Birthday Madiba Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about All aTwitter over Mandela Day
Happy Birthday Madiba
We at MyPE like to think that our ethos based on your speech at the Rivonia Trial is the one that will see our country to greatness. "During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony and with equal opportunities. It is an ideal which I hope to live for and to achieve. But … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Madiba
Lesedi Mamabolo to give Sundays River Valley School Children hope on Mandela Day
Youngsters from the Sundays River Valley are being taught that they "are in control" of their lives by Gauteng-based motivational speaker Lesedi Mamabolo on Nelson Mandela Day as part of the Absa Kirkwood Wildsfees community outreach to break the cycle of poverty. Mamabolo will be helping launch an anti-litter campaign in the Valley, which is being sponsored by the non-profit Wildsfees organisation. "Litter is just one of the symptoms of poverty and a community that has lost pride in … [Read more...] about Lesedi Mamabolo to give Sundays River Valley School Children hope on Mandela Day
DA Eastern Cape Mandela Day programme
The Democratic Alliance is celebrating Mandela Day by participating in a number of activities around the province tomorrow - Wednesday 18 July, varying from cleanup campaigns in municipal wards in the Eastern Cape's two Metros to running soup kitchens and filling potholes in Nahoon. It is important that participation in this day is as wide-spread as possible as it helps to not only build a better society but to engender a spirit of national reconciliation in our country. It is important to … [Read more...] about DA Eastern Cape Mandela Day programme
A Giant Card to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day
Nelson Mandela Bay will be celebrating the 94th birthday of the iconic leader after whom it is named with a giant birthday card that will be unveiled during a celebration to be hosted at The Boardwalk on Madiba's birthday, 18 July. Everyone is invited to the celebrations, which will feature a number of national and local artists, as well as the unveiling of the five metre by six metre card, covered with 10 000 signatures collected from the people of Nelson Mandela Bay, according to Karen … [Read more...] about A Giant Card to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day
Mandela Day – Port Elizabeth Business Making a Difference
The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber will team up with its members this Mandela Day, making it their business to make a difference. 18 July this year will see business owners in the city take part in various volunteer opportunities around the city, assisted by Mandela Bay Cares, a volunteer organization aimed at providing volunteer opportunities to companies. Auditing services for the projects will be supplied by Grant Thornton, as members may qualify for tax deductions, or to claim … [Read more...] about Mandela Day – Port Elizabeth Business Making a Difference
Walking Route 67
As part of Mandela Month, the Nelson Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), will be giving 100 Grade 7 learners from the Northern Areas and Townships in Nelson Mandela Bay the opportunity to experience and walk Route 67 in the inner city of Port Elizabeth. This historic Route which is still work in progress, celebrates the 67 years of public life of Nelson Mandela and will appropriately include a total of 67 giant steps and 67 public art pieces by 67 local Eastern Cape artists. The Route … [Read more...] about Walking Route 67
Mandela Day Food Parcels Delivered to Missionvale Care Centre
The sound of singing and echoes of appreciation accompanied the delivery of 100 food parcels to the Missionvale Care Centre, by Afri-Save Cash & Carry, last week. The 100 food parcels each contained 14 items including maize meal, baked beans, sugar, tea, oil, rice, a water bucket and other essential items needed by people and are valued at around R30 000.00 in total. The food parcels were shared amongst families with members who have fallen victim to HIV/AIDS. Thousands of people in … [Read more...] about Mandela Day Food Parcels Delivered to Missionvale Care Centre
The Jarvis Gqamlana School Cleaned on Mandela Day
The cleaning of the Jarvis Gqamlana school on 18 July was such an awesome deed - its amazing how quickly many helping hands can transform a filthy school into a sparkling clean site! The action was organised by the ANC Ernest Malgas Branch from Ward 15. About 50 people contributed to this great action. They worked in shifts and the team included community activists and members, as as well known business people from other areas. "Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of … [Read more...] about The Jarvis Gqamlana School Cleaned on Mandela Day
In Celebration of Mandela Day
The groundswell of people getting involved in Mandela Day by donating 67 minutes of their time to communities all over South Africa grows in leaps and bounds year after year. The number of events in Port Elizabeth this year was staggering and certainly more than what any media instance could cover by itself. Let us know what you did on Mandela Day in the comments section below. Some of the 18 July 2011 Port Elizabeth Mandela Day events The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber celebrated … [Read more...] about In Celebration of Mandela Day
Mandela Month Programme for Mandela Bay
Executive Mayor, Cllr Zanoxolo Wayile, today announced the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's programme for Mandela Day and the rest of July. The Municipality last year officially declared July to be Mandela Month. Launching Mandela Day Wayile said; "We acknowledge that every day ought to be Mandela Day given the importance of the things we are required to do for 67 minutes on this day to the lives of the vulnerable in the world on a day to day basis. That is why we declared the entire month … [Read more...] about Mandela Month Programme for Mandela Bay
Clean Up for Hagen and Nomfundo
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism's (NMBT) latest initiative is a drive to clean-up various heritage sites in the city, symbolically starting with historical tourist route, the Donkin Heritage Trail, on Nelson Mandela Day next Monday, July 18. NMBT staff and volunteers will start the clean-up campaign in honour of the former president, iconic leader and namesake of the Metropole at 12:30pm, gathering at the tourism visitor information office on the Donkin Reserve. "We are concerned about the state … [Read more...] about Clean Up for Hagen and Nomfundo
