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FILE: Fisantekraal residents had the opportunity to go for HIV/Aids, blood glucose and blood pressure tests by University of the Western Cape officials as part of Mandela Day celebrations on 18 July 2018. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN.

Mandela day celebrations

Fisantekraal residents receive major health checks

By Kevin Brandt

Residents had the opportunity to be tested for HIV/Aids, blood glucose and blood pressure tests by officials from the University of the Western Cape.

  • The Ronald McDonald House at the Nelson Mandela’s Children’s Hospital. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN.

    Mandela Children's Hospital brings hope to families

    The hospital is one of the biggest in the southern hemisphere and is the fulfilment of one of Madiba’s biggest dreams.

    1440 days ago
  • Learners from schools in Cross Roads, Nyanga, Bishop Lavis and Belhar visit Robben Island as part of the Nelson Mandela Day celebrations on 18 July 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    #MandelaDay: Learners from poor CT communities visit Robben Island

    The Cape Town International Airport has planned the trip for learners from schools in Cross Roads, Nyanga, Bishop Lavis and Belhar as part of the Nelson Mandela Day celebrations.

    1441 days ago
  • Former President Nelson Mandela's Houghton home will be renovated into a world-class boutique hotel. Picture: EWN

    Mandela Centre of Memory to unveil plans to renovate Madiba's Houghton home

    The dilapidated building will be turned into world-class accommodation for diplomats, scholars and international leaders.

    1441 days ago
  • Shoprite staff took to the streets, beaches and anywhere else that needs cleaning up to 'Act For Change' in our communities as part of the Mandela Day centenary celebrations. Picture: @ShopriteSA/Facebook.com

    Thousands lend helping hand on #MandelaDay

    From big corporations to residents, most people are remembering the legacy of former president Nelson Mandela.

    1441 days ago
  • FILE: US musician Stevie Wonder performs with the Metropole Orchestra at the North Sea Jazz festival in Rotterdam, on 12 July, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Stevie Wonder to form part of Mandela Day celebrations at the UN

    Stevie Wonder will be part of the UN’s General Assembly's informal meeting.

    2171 days ago
  • Graca Machel officially launched International Nelson Mandela Day celebration with learners from a Tembisa school. Picture: Thando Kubheka /EWN

    Graca Machel officially launches Mandela Day in Tembisa

    On Mandela Day, people are encouraged to take action and inspire change in society.

    2210 days ago
  • FILE: Ahmed Kathrada. Picture: EWN.

    Mandela Day: Madiba would have been proud

    Ahmed Kathrada says Madiba would be proud to see the generosity people showed on Saturday.

    2536 days ago
  • Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga during Mandela Day celebrations in Mvezo, Eastern Cape on 18 July. Picture: Siyabonga Sesant/EWN.

    Motshekga visits newly built school on Mandela Day

    Minister Angie Motshekga visited the school in Mvezo earlier today.

    2536 days ago
  • FILE: Thabo Makgoba said some areas in Cape Town are still faced with ills that go against Mandela’s legacy. Picture: EWN.

    'Madiba's legacy tarnished by inequality & crime'

    Thabo Makgoba said some areas in Cape Town are still faced with ills that go against Mandela’s legacy.

    2536 days ago
  • The South African Police Services (Saps) Springs Forensic Division spent 67 minutes at Everest Squatter Camp, Springs where they fed children soup, bread n packets of chips. Picture: Saps Springs.

    GALLERY: Mandela Day celebrations

    On Mandela Day people around the world spend 67 minutes of their time contributing to doing good.

    2537 days ago
  • Graca Machel helps to package 1-million meals at the Stop Hunger Now Nelson Mandela 67-minute initiative. Picture: Louise McAuliffe/EWN.

    Graca Machel celebrates Mandela Day

    People around the world alike are currently taking part in charity initiatives across the country.

    2537 days ago
  • Nelson Mandela's grandson Ndaba Mandela spent his 67 minutes with children at this Eastern Cape hospital on 17 July 2015. Picture: Siyabonga Sesant/EWN.

    #MandelaDay: Mthethwa and Ndaba Mandela celebrate in Qunu

    Both Ndaba Mandela & Mthethwa have also sent well-wishes to ailing Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

    2537 days ago
  • The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation and a group of Johannesburg youths have collected donations for the informal settlement of Loli, near Lenasia. Picture: Ahmed Kathrada Foundation.

    SA’s youth at the centre of Madiba Day 2015

    A string of events will take place across the country to commemorate Nelson Mandela Day.

    2537 days ago
  • Foundations spokeswoman Daniella Melville says it’s been inspiring to see the range of innovative new projects that have emerged.

    Mandela Day: 1,200 good deeds worldwide

    The Nelson Mandela Foundation says it’s been heartened by the number of sustainable projects.

    2900 days ago
  • The former president's family spent their Mandela Day giving back to the community of Soweto where the global icon lived with his family for many years.Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Madiba's family thanks the world

    The Mandela family hosted a tea for children and the elderly as part of Mandela Day celebrations.

    2901 days ago
  • Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Tutu: Mandela would be filled with joy

    The archbishop is celebrating Mandela Day in Cape Town.

    2901 days ago
  • President Jacob Zuma. Picture: Sapa.

    Zuma: Let's honour Madiba's legacy

    The president urged citizens to honour the former president by caring for the environment.

    2904 days ago
  • FILE: People are encouraged to come through to create blankets for those less fortunate.

    A blanket knit-a-thon for Mandela Day

    People are encouraged to come through to create blankets for those less fortunate.

    2907 days ago
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