In the spirit of ubuntu, Ladles of Love calls on businesses and South Africans everywhere to put compassion in action, this Mandela Day. Under the banner “It’s In Your Hands,” corporate teams and individuals are invited to roll up their sleeves and volunteer to support children in need at Mandela Day flagship events hosted, at […]
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
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
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
But a political analyst contends statues can be unifying symbols as they celebrate South Africa’s liberation
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
In this time of distress, we need hope and harnessing the memory of Mandela will ‘illuminate the way’
The Covid-19 pandemic is frightening, but it has also reminded us that we exist because of the care of other people
Holding corrupt public and private officials to account is vital for our country’s wellbeing
It isn’t enough for privileged people to take action for just an hour and seven minutes on July 18
"Mandela’s values were not confined to realising political freedom but included issues such as environmental justice."
The protest forms part of the campaign for decent housing in the Western Cape
He saw women as equals in the fight against apartheid and, post-apartheid, we must do so too
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.
Experienced mountaineer Sibusiso Vilane broke down and cried on Wednesday as he relayed the journey to Mount Kilimanjaro where Gugu Zulu died.
He made decisions that are not popular with some today, but in those days under those circumstances were the best possible, writes Bheki Makhubu.
Mandela worship has gone rampantly out of all proportion, forgetting the man or the matters.
The department of social development says the first anniversary of Mandela’s passing will be commemorated with an official ceremony of remembrance.
Fans adorning both Bafana and Springbok memorabilia have gathered outside FNB Stadium ahead of the inaugural Nelson Mandela Sport and Culture Day.
The health of former president Nelson Mandela is "steadily improving", while Barack Obama sends his family’s wishes for Madiba’s 95th birthday.
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.
Activists believe a bit of paint does little to make a difference and that honouring Nelson Mandela needs true commitment.
Details of the government’s plans for this year’s Nelson Mandela Day celebrations have been revealed by Arts and Culture Minister Paul Mashatile.
Former President Nelson Mandela will vote in Wednesday’s local government elections, his daughter Zenani Dlamini said on Friday.
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.
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.