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Cape Town will mark Mandela Day with a variety of opportunities to turn 67 minutes into meaningful action
MANDELA MONTH

What’s happening in Cape Town: A week of events you can’t miss

From Mandela Day initiatives to thrilling esports competitions, Cape Town is buzzing with activities this week. Discover the must-attend events that will enrich your experience…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 min read
The Homestead has been supporting at risk, vulnerable and severely neglected children, youth and families across Cape Town for more than 44 years.
MANDELA DAY

Cape Town's Mandela Month: How you can make a difference for vulnerable children

As Mandela Day approaches, Cape Town residents are invited to turn their 67 minutes of service into impactful support for vulnerable children facing neglect and poverty. Discover…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
67 children from areas like Manenberg, Nyanga, and Gugulethu along with community volunteers meet with Zip Zap performers after watching their production of Chasing Dreams.
CIRCUS

Sisanda FunDaytion treats children to a memorable circus experience

Around 67 children from Gugulethu, Nyanga, and Manenberg enjoyed an unforgettable day at the Zip Zap Circus, interacting with performers as part of Sisanda FunDaytion's…

  • OWN Correspondent
1 min read
Representatives of Independent Online (IOL) and Cape Community Media (CCM), along with volunteers and members of the District Six Haven Night Shelter, at the Mandela Day sandwich drive.
CCM

Celebrating Mandela Day: Media organisations come together to support District Six homeless shelter

Ahead of Mandela Day, IOL and CCM joined forces to create over 250 sandwiches for the District Six Haven Night Shelter, showcasing the power of community support and compassion.

  • WESLEY FORD
2 min read
Cape Community Media acting editor Yolande du Preez at the ‘whiteboard’ outside Mediclinic Heart Hospital in Pretoria during Mandela’s hospital stay in 2013.
MANDELA DAY

Mandela Day reflection: How a nation came together outside a hospital

In 2013, I witnessed a nation unite outside the Mediclinic Heart Hospital as we awaited news of Nelson Mandela's health. This reflection captures the hope, love, and resilience…

  • Yolande Du Preez
2 min read
Retired communications officer at Cape Town Central police station, Captain Ezra October, encouraged people to give with a pure heart this Mandela Day.
SAPS

Celebrating Mandela Day: Captain Ezra October's contribution

Retired police officer Captain Ezra October as he volunteers for the Dignity Project this Mandela Day, helping to restore dignity to the homeless in District Six. What are you…

  • Tamlynne Thompson
2 min read
FOUR PAWS and Mdzananda Animal Clinic are teaming up this Mandela Day to provide 67 kennels, food, and care to pets in Khayelitsha — offering warmth, dignity, and hope to animals and the families who love them.
FOURPAWS

Join FOUR PAWS in changing the lives of 67 pets this Mandela Day

FOUR PAWS invites South Africans to make a difference this Mandela Day by supporting their 67 Kennels of Hope campaign, aimed at providing shelter and care for 67 pets in need.

  • OWN Correspondent
2 min read
Food relief organisation Ladles of Love is calling on Cape Town to help nourish small children this Mandela Day, by helping to feed them or create items to give them hope and a better start in life
MANDELA DAY

Join Ladles of Love in nourishing children this Mandela Day

Join Ladles of Love this Mandela Day to help combat child food poverty and make a lasting impact in South Africa

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read