On July 18, each year, the world honours the extraordinary life of Nelson Mandela - a man who dedicated his life to fighting for the rights of others.
In South Africa, he campaigned for the equality of all people, regardless of their race, gender, or social position.
His courage, determination, love, and sacrifice, along with those of other struggle veterans, have led to peace in South Africa.
On Mandela Day, individuals are urged to perform 67 minutes of community service in honour of the 67 years that the former president and Nobel Peace Prize winner fought for social justice.
We have put together a list of Mandela Day events around Gauteng:
Special Mandela Day celebration at Bassline Fest
The Nelson Mandela Foundation and Bassline Fest are hosting a concert at Gold Reef City honouring the legend.
The event will bring together the community to reflect on the impact Mandela made.
It will feature performances from the Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir, MÖRDA and other artists.
There will be a special live tribute to uTata.
It takes place on Friday, July 18, from 8 PM at the Lyric Theatre in Gold Reef City.
Mandela Day Walk & Run event in Sandton
Make your steps count - walk and run for a good cause this Mandela Day.
BP Southern Africa, Balwin Properties and Mahindra have teamed up to bring the annual Mandela Day Walk & Run event.
The walk or run symbolises unity against poverty and inequity, and proceeds will go to the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
This year’s event occurs at DP World Wanderers Stadium in Sandton on Saturday, 19 July.
21km - start time 07:30
10km - start time 07:30
5km - start time 07:45
Race fees
5km = R100
10km = R150
21km = R200
All finishers will receive a medal.
Register here.
Rise Against Hunger Africa Mandela event at Mall of Africa
Rise Against Hunger Africa will honour Mandela's life by hosting events in different parts of the country.
The organisation fights food insecurity by providing nutritious meals to the less fortunate.
The public can help make a difference by joining the several Mandela Day events around the country. The Gauteng event is held at the Mall of Africa in Midrand.
The organisation welcomes donations, volunteers who can join a meal-packing event or spread the word and inspire others to take action.
67 Blankets for Mandela Day at Bedford
Keep someone warm this winter by participating in the 67 Blankets for Mandela Day event.
Join other locals at Bedford who are making the blankets from 9-15 July.
You can participate in the event by bringing a blanket or buying wool.
The Edenvale Knitwits will also offer free lessons for those who want to knit or crochet blankets.
The Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum has partnered with the TourVest Destinations for a Mandela Day Drive.
They will be donating to Crown Mines Primary School, an under-resourced school in the south of Johannesburg.
Members of the public can join in the drive by:
• Donating essential items at the main entrance to the Apartheid Museum throughout July.
• Joining the Apartheid Museum and TourVest Destinations on Mandela Day & volunteer their time and skills.
• Making a cash donation.
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