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The Nelson Mandela Foundation has officially launched the inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon in Cape Town.

Cape Town to host world’s first Nelson Mandela human rights marathon

The Nelson Mandela Foundation has officially launched the inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon, scheduled for 18 October 2026 in Cape Town. This unique marathon aims to promote…

UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese.

UCT Hosts Francesca Albanese: A Lecture on Universities and Palestine

Join us at UCT for a thought-provoking public lecture by Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Titled 'Liberation & the Academy: The…

Pictured at the back, left, are volunteers from Siphekela Isizwe Ntombi Fikile; beneficiary Goliath Philander; Summer Greens; volunteer Wezeka Dubo; beneficiary Nokonwaba Titus, from Gugulethu; volunteer Ntombi Tembani; Clambell Hoyo, from Joe Slovo; and God's Girls Foundation for Elderly Care founder Anette Richards, from Summer Greens. In front are Garrick Johnson, from Oryx Gas SA, and beneficiary Eugina Malgas, from Du Noon.

Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day: senior citizens enjoy brunch and community support

On Nelson Mandela Day, senior citizens were treated to a heartwarming brunch, complete with food parcels, vegetables, shoes, and clothes, in Summer Greens, thanks to the…

Cape Community Media's Madiba Month campaign celebrates the ordinary people making an extraordinary difference across Cape Town, inspired by Nelson Mandela's legacy of service.
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Watch: Celebrate Madiba Month by nominating Cape Town's community heroes

Join Cape Community Media in celebrating the inspiring community heroes of Cape Town this Madiba Month. Nominate those making a difference in your neighbourhood and be part of a…

From left are Rotary International president Jennifer Jones, watching the honourees - André Hadley Marria from America; Rosemary Nambooze from Uganda; Sarita Shukla from India; Anderson Zerwes from Brazil; Cam Stewart from Canada and İclal Kardıçalı from Turkey

Volunteers honoured for inclusive service

Rotary International, in partnership with the Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, hosted a gala to honour six men and women who were working to create a more inclusive world…

Let’s promote Olympic values in our daily lives

Marion Keim As I watched the closing of the Olympic Games in Tokyo at home on my TV, it takes me back to 1992 when I had the honour of being at the Olympic Games in Barcelona…

Truth to Power: Desmond Tutu and the Churches in the Struggle Against Apartheid was launched at the Old Granary last Thursday, March 24.

’Long live the values embodied by Desmond Tutu’

An exhibition dedicated to the late anti-apartheid struggle icon and human rights activist, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, was launched on Thursday March 24 at the Old Granary…

President of the Al-Quds Foundation Sheikh Ebrahim Gabriels, from Mitchell's Plain, hands the microphone to Israa Selmi, from Gaza in Palestine. Pictured with them is sign language intepreter Farahneez Hashim.

South African leaders demand immediate sanctions against Israel for genocide in Palestine

South African religious and political leaders unite in a powerful call to end diplomatic ties with Israel, demanding immediate action against the ongoing genocide in Palestine.…

The Castle is regarded as one of the world's best-preserved examples of 17th-century architecture

7 historic buildings in Cape Town you can actually visit

Discover another side of Cape Town beyond its mountain views and bustling streets, where historic buildings tell stories of triumph, hardship, and resilience. Explore seven…

Tiffany Pedro from Bothasig and Shannon Barends from Kuils River colour a poster for the children.

6000 volunteers gather for Mandela Day

Food relief organisation Ladles of Love set a world record for the highest number of volunteers offering 67 minutes of their time on Mandela Day, last Tuesday, July 18. A total…

The mural of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu in Longmarket Street.

Artist of Arch mural to put positive spin on defacement

The artist who painted the mural of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu in Longmarket Street has expressed his disappointment at the defacing of the artwork over the Heritage Day…

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond and Leah Tutu planting an olive tree at The Old Granary, home of the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, where the Truth to Power exhibition will be launched later this year.

Exhibition explores Tutu’s activism

A new permanent exhibition detailing Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu’s contribution to South African and world history, has been announced. The exhibition, called Truth to…

Mitch Titlmann after completing a previous Ironman Championship. PICTURE: SUPPLIED

Tackling Ironman for Red Cross radio station

Mitch Tiltmann will tackle a gruelling triathlon to raise funds for RX Radio, which is based at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and is run largely by children. Mr…

Fellowship opportunity for young entrepreneur

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is offering a fellowship for a Grade 12 pupil with an interest in entrepreneurship. Matriculants across the country who display entrepreneurial…

Tributes pour in for the Arch

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, 90, died on Boxing Day, Sunday December 26. The death of the Arch, as he was fondly referred to, was announced by Cape Town Anglican Archbishop…