ARTICLES RELATING TO MANDELA DAY

Union: Make Mandela Day a holiday

2012-07-04 16:50

Mandela Day should be a public holiday, says the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union.

Mandela Day pleases Madiba

2009-10-14 12:30

Former president Nelson Mandela has thanked people for their involvement in Mandela Day, saying he is "pleased and honoured" by the response to it.

Mandela Day 'meaningless'

2009-07-20 09:37
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"In a society where the love of material wealth takes precedence over social progress, the celebration of Mandela is nothing more than theatre."

Mandela Day start of a new era

2009-07-18 14:37

Mandela Day marks the start of an era when we reshape South Africa and ourselves, anti-apartheid activist Mac Maharaj has said.

Mbeki: Mandela an inspiration

2009-07-18 12:31

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela as an inspiration for the work South Africa still needs to do.

De Klerk wishes Madiba well

2009-07-18 09:16

FW De Klerk has added his voice to the birthday wishes for Nelson Mandela, as people around the world mark Mandela Day.

Mandela Day volunteer ideas

2009-07-17 16:12

Torn between lazing around on Saturday or doing your 67 minutes of good deeds for Mandela Day? Here is a list of fun activities for you.

Zuma celebrates Madiba

2009-07-17 12:22

President Jacob Zuma says SA is truly blessed to have a compatriot like Nelson Mandela in its midst, as he wished the former president a happy birthday for Saturday.

Govt to celebrate Mandela Day

2009-07-16 19:01

Government leaders will celebrate Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday this weekend by doing community work and hosting a party, the ANC says.

Nobel winner slams banks

2009-07-11 22:05

Conventional banks lost trillions of dollars in the financial crisis but they are still unwilling to lend to the poor, Nobel Peace prize winner Muhammad Yunus says.

 

SA celebrates Nelson Mandela's birthday

2011-07-18 15:05

Nelson Mandela's 93rd birthday has been celebrated countrywide, with many taking up the call to do 67 minutes of community work for Mandela Day.

Mandela Bay babies welcomed

2009-07-20 11:08

Almost 50 babies were born in Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday, the day the former president celebrated his 91st birthday.

Cops arrest 67 for Mandela Day

2009-07-19 16:04

Cops arrested 67 people in Jabulani, Soweto, on ex-president Nelson Mandela's birthday, Gauteng police say.

Crowds gather for Qunu bash

2009-07-18 14:26

Scores of people have arrived in Qunu, the rural home of former president Nelson Mandela near Mthatha, to join in the celebration of his 91st birthday.

World celebrates Mandela Day

2009-07-18 11:00

Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday will be marked globally by celebrations from New York's Madison Square Garden to downtown Johannesburg.

Excitement ahead of Mandela Day

2009-07-17 13:55

Preparations are beginning at Nelson Mandela's Houghton home for his birthday, while South Africans think of ways to spend their 67 minutes of good deeds.

Madiba inspires South Africans

2009-07-17 10:50

From well-known personalities to the Springboks to Madiba's family - South Africans are making special plans to celebrate Mandela Day with the rest of the world.

Mandela calls for action

2009-07-14 22:04

Nelson Mandela has called on people to dedicate their time and effort to serving their communities on Mandela Day which will be celebrated on his birthday, July 18.

More support for Mandela Day

2009-06-29 22:04

Support is growing for turning Nelson Mandela's birthday into an annual "Mandela Day" of community service, the Nelson Mandela Foundation says.

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