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Mandela Day

Exorcising Mandela’s ghost
Opinion
/ 26 July 2024

Exorcising Mandela’s ghost

We need to honour Madiba’s significance, especially among young people, through more than just one day of charity. We must also attend to deep structural change in our society

By Akanimo Andrew Akpan
Fikile Mbalula: Mandela statues an embarrassment to the ANC
Politics
/ 25 July 2023

Fikile Mbalula: Mandela statues an embarrassment to the ANC

Days after President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled two statues of the struggle icon, the ANC secretary general said Mandela would be turning in his grave at the wasted resources

By Lizeka Tandwa
Editorial: Mandela would resent the statues
Editorial
/ 21 July 2023

Editorial: Mandela would resent the statues

The government is yet to say how much it cost to commission the statues but no matter how much it spent, this would have made some difference in the lives of the people of Mthatha

By Editorial
Give us development, not more Mandela statues, say Eastern Cape residents
National
/ 20 July 2023

Give us development, not more Mandela statues, say Eastern Cape residents

But a political analyst contends statues can be unifying symbols as they celebrate South Africa’s liberation

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Nelson Mandela’s legacy: Striving for a liberated society
Thought Leader
/ 18 July 2023

Nelson Mandela’s legacy: Striving for a liberated society

A world where where individual well-being is measured by collective prosperity is within our reach if we are prepared to put in the hard work that it requires

By Sumaya Hendricks
We need to remember Mandela – but South Africa’s heritage sites are neglected
Opinion
/ 24 July 2022

We need to remember Mandela – but South Africa’s heritage sites are neglected

In this time of distress, we need hope and harnessing the memory of Mandela will ‘illuminate the way’

By Mcebisi Ndletyana
Universities must be a catalyst for innovation and for good
Opinion
/ 18 July 2020

Universities must be a catalyst for innovation and for good

The Covid-19 pandemic is frightening, but it has also reminded us that we exist because of the care of other people

By Tawana Kupe
Citizens and civil society must fight to protect our democracy
Article
/ 5 August 2019

Citizens and civil society must fight to protect our democracy

Holding corrupt public and private officials to account is vital for our country’s wellbeing

By Paul Kariuki
Mandela Day: The next step is social justice
Article
/ 12 July 2019

Mandela Day: The next step is social justice

It isn’t enough for privileged people to take action for just an hour and seven minutes on July 18

By Staff Reporter
Honour Mandela by protecting water
Article
/ 12 July 2019

Honour Mandela by protecting water

"Mandela’s values were not confined to realising political freedom but included issues such as environmental justice."

By Letters
Activists build shack outside Zille’s official residence in ‘honour’ of Mandela Day
Article
/ 18 July 2018

Activists build shack outside Zille’s official residence in ‘honour’ of Mandela Day

The protest forms part of the campaign for decent housing in the Western Cape

By Duncan Alfreds
Mandela walked the long road to freedom with women
Analysis
/ 18 July 2017

Mandela walked the long road to freedom with women

He saw women as equals in the fight against apartheid and, post-apartheid, we must do so too

By Tutu Faleni
​Gugu Zulu wasn’t himself, says Trek4Mandela expedition doctor on Kilimanjaro climb
Article
/ 20 July 2016

​Gugu Zulu wasn’t himself, says Trek4Mandela expedition doctor on Kilimanjaro climb

Gugu Zulu, who died while trying to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, was not well a few days before the summit could begin, team doctor Roxanne Schutte said.

By Staff Reporter
Trek4Mandela Kilimanjaro expedition leader in tears over Gugu Zulu’s death
Article
/ 20 July 2016

Trek4Mandela Kilimanjaro expedition leader in tears over Gugu Zulu’s death

Experienced mountaineer Sibusiso Vilane broke down and cried on Wednesday as he relayed the journey to Mount Kilimanjaro where Gugu Zulu died.

By Staff Reporter
​SA (and the world) needs a Mandela, who delivered what he promised
Article
/ 11 July 2016

​SA (and the world) needs a Mandela, who delivered what he promised

He made decisions that are not popular with some today, but in those days under those circumstances were the best possible, writes Bheki Makhubu.

By Staff Reporter
Madiba and his Day crassly cheapened
Article
/ 23 July 2015

Madiba and his Day crassly cheapened

Mandela worship has gone rampantly out of all proportion, forgetting the man or the matters.

By Staff Reporter
Government to remember Madiba
Article
/ 27 November 2014

Government to remember Madiba

The department of social development says the first anniversary of Mandela’s passing will be commemorated with an official ceremony of remembrance.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Mandela Day spectacle: Rugby and soccer fans gather in anticipation
Article
/ 17 August 2013

Mandela Day spectacle: Rugby and soccer fans gather in anticipation

Fans adorning both Bafana and Springbok memorabilia have gathered outside FNB Stadium ahead of the inaugural Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day.

By Sapa
Mandela’s progress ‘remarkable’ as world celebrates his 95th birthday
Article
/ 18 July 2013

Mandela’s progress ‘remarkable’ as world celebrates his 95th birthday

The health of former president Nelson Mandela is "steadily improving", while Barack Obama sends his family’s wishes for Madiba’s 95th birthday.

By Sapa and Reuters
Mandela Day: 6.7 things to do in 67 minutes
Article
/ 17 July 2013

Mandela Day: 6.7 things to do in 67 minutes

Forget handing out T-shirts and textbooks only on former president Nelson Mandela’s birthday, here’s 6.7 things you can do in 67 minutes any day.

By Lisa Van Wyk
Mandela Day: You cannot do much in 67 minutes
Article
/ 19 July 2012

Mandela Day: You cannot do much in 67 minutes

Activists believe a bit of paint does little to make a difference and that honouring Nelson Mandela needs true commitment.

By Niren Tolsi
Mashatile unveils SA’s plans for Mandela Day
Article
/ 6 July 2011

Mashatile unveils SA’s plans for Mandela Day

Details of the government’s plans for this year’s Nelson Mandela Day celebrations have been revealed by Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile.

By Staff Reporter
Madiba set to make his mark on local elections
Article
/ 13 May 2011

Madiba set to make his mark on local elections

Former President Nelson Mandela will vote in Wednesday’s local government elections, his daughter Zenani Dlamini said on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
South Africans mark Mandela’s birthday
Article
/ 19 July 2010

South Africans mark Mandela’s birthday

A South African community once riven by anti-foreigner violence came together on Sunday in the spirit of Nelson Mandela to play a little soccer.

By Donna Bryson
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Article
/ 22 July 2009

Mandela Day cleans up

On Saturday people all over the world were encouraged to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to changing the world around them for the better.

By Daniel Hollick

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