Employees from Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) heeded the global call to mark Nelson Mandela International Day and the centenary of his birth by being of service to others. This year TNPA once again encouraged employees who volunteer for causes in their personal time, to nominate organisations they wished to support through the company’s Mandela Day activities. TNPA’s activities impacted 17 charitable causes ranging from youth centres, schools, children’s and old age homes, … [Read more...] about Port Employees Clean Up
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Ubuntu in the air
MUCH excitement and laughter surrounded the earnest labour of learners from Siyaloba Training Academy as they worked hard to make close to 250 warm blankets in memory of the Father of our Nation. As citizens across South Africa and its borders honoured the former statesman, Nelson Mandela, Siyaloba Training Academy learners also dedicated 67 minutes of their time to honour Madiba’s legacy of ubuntu – by making warm blankets to fight the cold in their communities. Siyaloba Training Academy … [Read more...] about Ubuntu in the air
Deputy President David Mabuza on Nelson Mandela Day
Address by Deputy President, Mr David Mabuza at the Tata Nelson Mandela centenary celebrations, Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga Province: The whole world joins us in this celebration following the declaration by the United Nations of this day as the Nelson Mandela International Day Program Director; Premier of Mpumalanga, Ms Refilwe Mtsweni; Executive Mayor of Gert Sibande District, Cllr Muzi Chirwa; Leadership of political parties and civil society; Traditional Leadership; Distinguished … [Read more...] about Deputy President David Mabuza on Nelson Mandela Day
Presiding Officers of Parliament on Nelson Mandela International Day
Through its constitutional function, Parliament shall continue to strive for the realisation of the ideals, values and freedoms, which Madiba championed. Madiba’s birthday today is particularly special as it marks 100 years since his birth. This year we are also celebrating the centenary birthday of Ms Albertina Sisulu, another dauntless fighter for a democratic South Africa. It was Ms Sisulu, who, on 9 May 1994, nominated Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela as democratic South Africa’s first President … [Read more...] about Presiding Officers of Parliament on Nelson Mandela International Day
100 Minutes for 100 Years
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth set out to create memorable moments during their Mandela Week with the Blu initiative. This year marks the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela. This provides a unique opportunity for people around the world to reflect on his life and times and to promote his legacy. Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth centered their campaign around the 100-year celebration, dovetailing this into on the ground activities at five beneficiaries within Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about 100 Minutes for 100 Years
Feeding the needy on Mandela Day
Port Elizabeth, July 18 - Coca-Cola Beverages SA staff put their hearts into packing food for charity on Mandela Day today. About 40 CCBSA employees from the bottler’s factories in Lakeside and Perseverance left bright and early for the FoodForward SA warehouse in Port Elizabeth to pack food parcels for people in need. The non-profit organization distributed 17.6 million meals last year, feeding 250 000 people as part of its mission to reduce hunger by sourcing quality food and making it … [Read more...] about Feeding the needy on Mandela Day
Sowing Good Seeds in the Baakens Valley for Mandela Day
The Bridge Street Brewery team took it upon themselves to keep the Mandela Legacy alive by cleaning up the Baakens Valley in celebration of Nelson Mandela, creating a buzz in the valley for one of the most celebrated days in our country. The Valley Clean-up participants gathered on the deck at Bridge Street Brewery, which is situated in the historic Baakens Valley area. The Developing area is rapidly becoming an industrial and manufacturing hub due to the choice of use for the warehouses and … [Read more...] about Sowing Good Seeds in the Baakens Valley for Mandela Day
SA Rugby celebrate #MandelaDay
Members of the Springbok training squad and Springbok Sevens Women players rolled up their sleeves on Wednesday to contribute towards several charity projects in celebration of #MandelaDay. As part of SA Rugby’s outreach programme and in conjunction with Springbok sponsors MTN, the players also delivered blankets to each of the different venues. Bongi Mbonambi, Frans Malherbe, Coenie Oosthuizen, Wilco Louw and Trevor Nyakane as well as several SA Rugby staff members kicked off the day’s … [Read more...] about SA Rugby celebrate #MandelaDay
Stamps issued to celebrate Madiba’s 100 years
The German Post and the South African Post Office have joined forces to spread the Madiba magic. The two institutions have a bilateral stamp issue on Wednesday, to commemorate the 100th birthday of the first former statesman and global icon Nelson Mandela. The photograph for the SA stamp is from the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF) Blue Media archives and the stamp was designed by Rachel-Mari Ackermann of the SA Post Office. The German stamp photo was taken by Paul Weinberg, a South … [Read more...] about Stamps issued to celebrate Madiba’s 100 years
Nelson Mandela Centenary flag flies high
Ahead of an exciting day of Mandela Day outreach initiatives happening around the Bay, Nelson Mandela Day Tourism (NMBT) got the day off to an inspirational start when the team hosted a special Flag Hoisting Ceremony at the Donkin. Public were able to witness the raising of a special edition Nelson Mandela Centenary Flag measuring 7m by 12m that will fly below the South African flag on the 65m flagpole. The symbolic raising of the Centenary Flag paved the way forward for an ongoing initiative … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Centenary flag flies high
Ramaphosa to commemorate Mandela Day in Eastern Cape
President Cyril Ramaphosa to address Nelson Mandela centenary celebrations at Mvezo, Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape province. Government, in partnership with various stakeholders including the Nelson Mandela Foundation, continues to host various celebrations to mark the centenary of this great icon of the liberation struggle. President Cyril Ramaphosa will today, 18 July 2018, participate in the Centenary Celebrations of father of our nation and icon of the South African struggle, the late … [Read more...] about Ramaphosa to commemorate Mandela Day in Eastern Cape
“Be the legacy,” – Barack Obama
With the 15 000-strong crowd packed into Wanderers Stadium hanging on to his every word, former US President Barack Obama called on the world - with emphasis on the youth - to keep the torch of Nelson Mandela’s legacy burning. Obama delivered the 16th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in Johannesburg on Tuesday. Obama, whose foundation hosted 200 emerging young leaders on the African continent on Monday, said despite the challenges faced by the global community, these young people epitomise … [Read more...] about “Be the legacy,” – Barack Obama
Nelson Mandela Day activities in Nelson Mandela Bay
A myriad of activities will be taking place tomorrow (Wednesday, 18 July) to memorialize the giving and caring spirit Nelson Mandela, the late international icon and statesman our municipality is named after. Mayoral Office: The Municipality will be hosting 100 school learners, from Grade 10 – 12, and give a representative from each school to pay tribute in honour of the legacy of Nelson Mandela. Each school will receive five frames containing memorable quotes from the late statesman to … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Day activities in Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Day
JSE Limited listed Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited (APN), a leading global pharmaceutical company with a manufacturing facility in Port Elizabeth, is, for the eighth consecutive year, participating in Mandela Day through activities hosted by its businesses spanning 6 continents. Stephen Saad, Aspen Group Chief Executive said, “We heeded the Mandela Day call for the first time in 2011 and we have continued to remain actively involved in this programme. As our businesses are geographically … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Day
Mandela Day soup kitchen
Port Elizabeth based SPAR Eastern Cape will join forces with the Radisson Blu hotel to warm the hearts and bellies of needy Nelson Mandela Bay residents at a special soup kitchen for Mandela Day on July 18. Port Elizabeth residents are invited to spend their 67 minutes helping them cook up a storm in a tented mobile kitchen on the grassed area at Pollok Beach in Port Elizabeth. Between 8am and 5pm, the team will aim to cook a massive 2 600 litres of soup and will need all the hands they … [Read more...] about Mandela Day soup kitchen
