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

  • Sinazo Mkoko
3 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.
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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
Yolanda Jones, Ladles of Love programme director, shows off materials to be used to make, create, craft and grow items for pupils at early childhood development (ECD) centres. Volunteers at the non-profit organisation's Mandela Day activation stations will be piecing them together at the DHL stadium on Friday July 18.
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Ladles of Love all set to serve

Join the Ladles of Love team as they prepare for Mandela Day, offering volunteers a chance to support early childhood development through creative activities at the DHL Stadium…

  • Fouzia Van Der Fort
4 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
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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