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Nelson Mandela books: a selection
The world's authors - from biographers and journalists to friends and comrades -
have found compelling stories to tell about a life lived with courage and conviction.
Here's a selection of some of the best books about Nelson Rohlihlahla Mandela.
South African poet takes African women’s message to the world
Poet Koleka Putuma is a South African cultural icon-in-waiting. Her straight-talking multimedia poetry tackles racism, sexism and social ills head-on, giving young African women...
Native Nosi: The sweet taste of success
South Africa is home to two indigenous bee species – the African and the Cape bee – and produces enough honey to supply local...
67 minutes at a children’s home on Mandela Day
A team from Brand South Africa, the SA Men's Hockey Team and other stakeholders spend Nelson Mandela International Day at the New Jerusalem Children's...
Guide: what you can do on Mandela Day
The Nelson Mandela Foundation encourages people to carry out their volunteer work for the long term, starting on Mandela Day.
Brand South Africa reporter
In time...
New Stats SA research shows we are slowly becoming healthier
For the first time since 1998, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has conducted an exhaustive study of South Africa’s demographics. The first report, covering...
Africa can improve access to healthcare for all
Africa bears one-quarter of the global disease burden, yet has only 2% of the world’s doctors. To improve the delivery of healthcare, the continent...
South African HIV/Aids research pioneer Glenda Gray on 2017 Time’s 100 Most Influential list
Dr Glenda Gray, the pioneering medical researcher, who specialises in the search for a vaccine for HIV/Aids, is the only South African to be...
UWI honours Desmond Tutu with Luminary Award
The University of the West Indies has named Desmond Tutu the recipient of its Luminary Award. His daughter, Reverend Canon Mpho Tutu van Furth,...
Nongcebo McKenzie celebrates her right to speak her mother-tongue
Nongcebo McKenzie, Ukhozi FM presenter is inspired by the South African Constitution and the fact that our right to speak the language of our...