By: Natasha Archary Image: Gayton Mckenzie on Facebook It may not have been easy but the new Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton Mckenzie completed the 5km Mandela Day run. Sharing the moment he crossed the finish line, Mckenzie admitted it was not "pap en vleis" (easy) to run the 5km race being as overweight as he is. "Running a 5km race is not pap en vleis when you […]
By: Natasha Archary To honour Mandela Day, Hard Rock Cafe Johannesburg situated in Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton partnered with Kaya 959 to make 120 burgers and chips for the Immaculata Shelter in Rosebank. Based at the Rosebank Catholic Church and run by the Rosebank Homeless Association, the Immaculata Shelter is one of few dedicated shelters for the homeless in Joburg’s northern suburbs. As well as safe shelter, the association provides skills […]
By: Natasha Archary On what would have been former President Nelson Mandela's 106th birthday, Kaya 959 partnered with Hard Rock Cafe Johannesburg to spread a little hope in Rosebank. Holding onto this year's theme for Mandela Day, "It's STILL in your hands", Kaya 959 presenters and staff took it upon themselves to prepare meals to be distributed with their own hands. View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: Adobe Stock The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) is calling for donations of R67 for 67-minutes this Mandela Day. SADAG, a registered non-profit organisation receives over 2 500 calls a day and the R67 donations can go a long way to making an impact. With Mandela Day on Thursday, 18 July the organisation is aiming to run a 67-minute donation drive from as little […]
By: Natasha Archary President Cyril Ramaphosa/ The Presidency (Facebook) The first Joint Sitting of Parliament will be held on Mandela Day on Thursday, 18 July. President Cyril Ramaphosa called for the Opening of Parliament to take place on this day to outline the priorities of the 7th Administration. https://www.kaya959.co.za/news/president-ramaphosas-inauguration-speech-details-gnu-statement-of-intent/ The first Joint Sitting of Parliament of the National Assembly will include the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) for the Opening […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: Tembinkosi Sikupela Unsplash Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) have confirmed that the Nelson Mandela bridge will be closed to traffic until Thursday, 20 July for cleaning and maintenance. Only pedestrians will be allowed to cross the bridge from 09h00 to 15h00 until the bridge is reopened to vehicular traffice. The closure of the bridge comes on Mandela Day, this Tuesday, 18 July, on what would have […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: File President Cyril Ramaphosa's message to South Africans on Mandela Day 2023 calls for unity in working towards peace in Tata's memory. Ramaphosa asked that the country remembers Madiba by striving for peace in the world and an end to conflict everywhere in order to be a testament to the late former President's role as a revered statesman, but above all a peacemaker. Tuesday, 18 July […]
By Zuko Komisa Nelson Mandela's birthday is observed in South Africa in July by citizens across the country who go out of their way to make a difference in their communities. Mandela Day which is on July 18 is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change but at the same time an opportunity for scammers to take advantage of well-meaning members of society. Also Read: WATCH: uSpongeBob […]