Nelson Mandela’s lawyer Ismail Ayob dies at 83
Ismail Ayob, the veteran lawyer renowned for his role as the personal legal representative to Nelson Mandela, has died in Johannesburg at the age of 83.
Ismail Ayob, the veteran lawyer renowned for his role as the personal legal representative to Nelson Mandela, has died in Johannesburg at the age of 83.
Twelve years after Madiba’s passing, a new generation is reshaping Mandela Day through everyday acts of service and intentional impact. Mapaballo Borotho Image @GettyImages Celebrated every year on 18 July, Mandela Day is a call to action for people across the world to make a difference in their communities, just as Nelson Mandela sacrificed 27 years of his life fighting for a democratic, equal South Africa. But instead of giving […]
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 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 Image: Guernsey's Auctions The Nelson Mandela auction which was set to take place on 22 February has been suspended without reason. Auction house Guernsey's removed the auction of the former President's ID book, T-shirts, hearing aid, prison keys and other priceless items from their upcoming auctions page on their website. Over 100 items that used to belong to the late Nelson Mandela was pending an auction that […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: Black Page Turners Instagram Dr Phumla Makaziwe Mandela, the daughter of former South African President, Nelson Mandela and his first wife, Evelyn Mase, has launched an intimate coffee table book about her late dad. Mandela: In Honor Of An Extraordinary Life, is a tribute to Dr Phumla's father, revealing that the man behind the anti-apartheid movement was a "mama's boy, who was adored by his mother." […]
By: Natasha Archary A trending hashtag, #VoetsekMeghan is going viral, as it seems South Africans feel the Duchess is entitled and out of touch with reality. The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has angered South Africans with her offensive comments about the country in her new podcast, Archetypes. Meghan who shared that she and her family were touring SA in 2019, recounted how a fire broke out in her son, […]
By Zuko Komisa Former president Nelson Mandela's world championship boxing belt has been stolen, and Gauteng police have stated that a theft case has been open on Wednesday. According to authorities, a museum in Soweto housed a World Boxing Council (WBC) championship belt that belonged to the former president. Legendary American boxer Sugar Ray Leonard presented Mandela with the belt on one of his trips to South Africa. The belt […]
All the artworks bear the signature of Nelson Mandela.