international nelson mandela day

On Nelson Mandela Day Brand South Africa committed to donating 150 Abelia Grandiflora plants to the New Jerusalem Children's Home, and on 14 September...

GEM may be a small organisation, but it’s having a huge impact on the world around it! As they celebrate over 7 000 users...

All the love and attention they got on Nelson Mandela Day, 18 July 2016, is evident on the faces of the children at Malaika...

In his address for the 14th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture, Bill Gates spoke under the broad theme of "living together". He touched on a...

South Africa is hosting numerous international conferences this year, the first of which is the 21st International Aids Conference taking place in Durban. It is expected to help the country's position in global governance, and boost the economy through increased tourism and investment.

 

 Brand South Africa urges all South Africans to take a stand, join in and play their part for Nelson Mandela day. Take the time to make a difference in somebody's life on 18 July.

 

Two laureates have been awarded the first UN Nelson Mandela Prize - Dr Helena Ndume of Namibia and Jorge Fernando Branco Sampaio of Portugal, who were recognised by the global body for their services to humanity and democracy, in the spirit of the late leader.

South African Tourism is building a pilgrimage route following the life and times of Nelson Mandela through the four provinces that shaped his life. The organisation is confident that in time, people are going to see it as "a must-do kind of thing".

In the bustling township in Stellenbosch, there are few opportunities for the children. Life is hard and the lack of education means there is little hope of escape. But Songo.info is playing its part to open up a world filled with possibility for them.

At Rena Le Lona in Soweto, children affected by Aids and other challenges are helped to heal from their traumas and grow into well-rounded citizens. All forms of arts are used, and the children are able to explore a range of spiritual and religious practices to find peace.