Mandela Day 2014
Take Action. Inspire Change. Make every day a Mandela Day.
The late Mr Nelson Mandela followed three rules throughout his life, which he did at great personal sacrifice: 1. Free yourself, 2. Free others, and 3. Serve everyday – it was not just his mantra, it was his way of life.
Whether as an individual, community, business, non-governmental organisation (NGO) or a government department, all you have to do on July 18 is donate 67 minutes of your day to doing something good in any way you can.
If the legacy of Madiba’s life and work is to be dynamic, it must be “owned” by current and future generations. It must be accessible to everyone, and applied in constantly changing contexts of time and place.
The Mandela Day campaign was inaugurated as such a vehicle to achieve this. The message behind this campaign is simple – that each individual has the ability and responsibility to impact positive change every day.
Its objective is to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world for the better, and in doing so, to build a global movement for good. Ultimately it seeks to empower communities everywhere.
Individuals and organisations are free to participate in Mandela Day as they wish. We do, however, urge them to find inspiration for their contribution in the legacy of Nelson Mandela and to adhere to the ethical framework of “service to one’s fellow human” every day.
2014 Mandela Day Events in and around Pretoria:
Mandela Day at Viva
The Viva Foundation of South Africa – Mamelodi
Opportunities, Activities and Needs This year we will have activities at 4 different venues including Children’s Programs, Building, Painting, mini Art Festival, Gardening etc.
Mandela Book Drive
Irene Village Mall
The Mandela Book Drive kicked off on the 16th of June. Irene Village Mall together with Hanna Grobler Foundation would like to invite you to take part in this initiative for Mandela Day by donating any new or used books as well as colouring books for the less fortunate.
Free screening of Long walk to Freedom on Mandela Day
Brooklyn – Sterland – Wonderpark
Selected Ster Kinekor cinemas across the country will be screening the movie Long Walk to Freedom free.
Canadian Cinema Under the Stars: Music for Mandela
High Commission of Canada – Hatfield
On the occasion of the Nelson Mandela International Day, the High Commission of Canada invites you to the screening of Canadian documentary Music for Mandela.
Nelson Mandela Day 2014: Meals in Memory.
Sandton Convention Centre
We hope to involve over 4 000 volunteers to package 670 000 meals on the day, the largest number of meals packaged on a single day by Stop Hunger Now SA to date.
Kaya FM 65 km Relay For Mandela Day
Waterfall Estate, Johannesburg
We invite corporate groups, running clubs, accomplished runners, joggers, walkers, families and friends to put this mantra into practice at the second annual Kaya FM 67km Relay for Mandela Day.
Hennops River Clean-Up On Mandela Day
Centurion Lake Hotel
Make a difference by spending 67 minutes helping clean-up parts of the Hennops River.
This invite serves as a call to everyone to bring along gum boots and gloves to contribute in making Tshwane’s stream dirt-free.
Dance 4 Change
Kloofzicht Lodge – Muldersdrift
Guests are invited to join in a flash mob dance and exercise experience for 67 minutes. Professional choreographer Carlo McFarlane along with fitness experts, DJ’s, celebrities and special guests will take participants through a sequence of high energy, simple and dynamic dance and exercise workouts. .
Tshwane China Shopping Mall – CANSA Mandela Day Drive
The Tshwane China Shopping Mall is partnering with the CANSA Gauteng North Care Centre, in support of 67 minutes for Mandela day on 18 and 19 July at the Tshwane China Shopping Mall off Zambezi Drive! A hype of activities are planned for this occasion!
Clean up the Kaalspruit on Mandela Day 2014
The Big Red Barn
Join us on Mandela Day and bring your black bag and gloves with and help us restore the natural beauty of the Kaalspruit on the boundary of The Big Red Barn!