Podcasts about Nelson Mandela Foundation

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Kone Gugushe, Head of Social Investing at FirstRand Group, about the return of the Trialogue Business in Society Conference, happening today and tomorrow at The Galleria in Sandton, with a virtual option for remote attendees. Under the theme “Driving Impact, Inspiring Change,”the 2025 conference focuses on the vital role of business in addressing South Africa’s social challenges through innovative and resilient investment strategies. Featuring a high-profile lineup of speakersincluding Busi Mavuso, Minister of Education Siviwe Gwarube, and Dr. Naledi Pandor of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expert Topic: Are Mandela memorial coins being misused? Foundation warns against false investment claims Guest: Dr Mbongiseni Buthelezi: CEO, Nelson Mandela Foundation

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dr. Naledi Pandor, former International Relations Minister and Chair of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, responds to US President Donald Trump's executive order freezing aid to South Africa over a contentious law that allows the government to seize farmland from ethnic minorities and the fear of being excluded from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Nkanyiso Gumede, researcher at the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies, about a move by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to take the state to court over its failure to address land reform and distribution as required by the constitution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nelson Mandela International Day is held on July 18 each year to honor Madiba's commitment to freedom, justice and equality. Verne Harris, head of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, offers his interpretation of Mandela's principles and legacy that today's world can learn toward achieving a community with a shared future. This episode was recorded earlier in the week ahead of Mandela Day.

Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week is the South African based documentary photographer, author and professional speaker Matthew Wilman who, in 2003 was commissioned to archive and document the life and times of Nelson Mandela for the Nelson Mandela Foundation. This allowed him to develop an intimate relationship with Mandela. But Matthew has also published a beautiful book of black and white photographs of ballet dances in unusual industrial settings.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Verne Harris, Acting CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation about the government of National Unity under the leadership of Nelson Mandela.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Dada, also known as Menelik Nesta Gibbons, is a South African reggae and hip-hop artist making waves in the music industry. This post highlights his accomplishments and his dedication to social causes.Early Achievements and AccoladesFirst South African artist to sign a distribution deal with Bob Marley's Tuff Gong International.First artist from South Africa to premiere a music video on Tuff Gong's YouTube channel.Performed at the prestigious "Catch a Fire" Bob Marley tribute concert in Kingston, Jamaica.Viva Mandela: An Anthem for UnityDon Dada's song "Viva Mandela" achieved multi-platinum status within a short period, a remarkable feat for an independent artist. He donates a portion of the royalties to the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Don Dada has written three Mandela tributes in total.Spreading Positivity Through MusicDon Dada is passionate about education and giving back to his community. He frequently interacts with fans and schools, and uses his platform to promote social causes. His recent album, "Alkebulan," celebrates African history and culture.Here are some of Don Dada's other initiatives:Launching the weekly "HipHop4Life #DadaFriday" segment on a radio station.Contributing to organizations like the Nkosi Johnson Foundation and Nelson Mandela Foundation Don Dada Drops the Bass: From Soweto Streets to Multi-Platinum Beats! #ReggaeGlobal #SouthAfricaMakesWavesForget the stereotypes, y'all! Reggae is taking the world by storm, and this time, the vibes are radiating straight outta South Africa. Just had the incredible honor of chilling with the multi-platinum king himself, Don Dada!This dreadlocked legend rose from the streets of Soweto, weaving his unique blend of conscious lyrics and infectious rhythms that transcended borders. We chopped it up about his journey, from local hero to reggae royalty.Don Dada ain't shy about his message – unity, positivity, and a healthy dose of rebellion against injustice. And his fans are feeling it! His record, "Viva Mandela" just went multi-platinum, proving reggae's fire burns bright in Africa.This interview left me buzzing with inspiration. Don Dada's story is proof that reggae has a global pulse, and South Africa is a rising power in the movement. Stay tuned, music lovers, because Africa is bringing the heat to the reggae scene!Don Dada's social media:Website: https://dondadamusic.com/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/public/Don-DaDaDon Dada is a unique artist who blends reggae and hip-hop to create positive and socially conscious music. His dedication to his craft and his community make him a true game changer.This Interview is Sponsored by Southside Beauty Carewww.southsidebeautycare.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reggae-hour--2646280/support.

Vulnerability is the new leadership superpower. Gone are the days when leadership meant winning at all cost. The great Nelson Mandela himself valued vulnerability, and he modeled it in his own leadership. Today's guest, Amb. Nozipho January-Bardill strives to live by Mandela's example as she leads the very organization that bears his name. She the current Chairperson of the Council of the Nelson Mandela University in South Africa. She is also one of the first high profile board members of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. In this conversation with Anne Pratt, she shares her journey to leadership, her mission to make a sizeable impact on the world, and the treasures she got from learning from one of the world's greatest leaders.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://anne-pratt.com

On this episode of Great Minds, we're pleased to welcome Professor Verne Harris, Acting Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Verne Harris has been the archivist for the papers of Nelson Mandela since 2004, as Head of the Memory Programme at the Nelson Mandela Foundation's Centre of Memory and Dialogue. Before that, he had worked for South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission and was the Director of the South African History Archive (SAHA). From 1985 until 2001 he was an archivist with South Africa's State Archives Service and, beginning in 1997, the newly established National Archives of South Africa; he served as deputy director from 1993 to 2001.

Broadcaster, Comic fan & Spokesperson of The Nelson Mandela Foundation, Gushwell Brooks on the legacy of the creator Dragon Ballz, Akira Toriyama who passed away this month, Akira is said to have left behind an unparalleled manga legacy, with his work on Dragon Ball influenced many modern anime and manga series. Gushwell speaks on the influence of Akira Toriyama to modern anime and manga seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation has said the late statesman's identity book, set to be auctioned along with almost 100 of Madiba's personal items, should be protected by heritage authorities. Auction house Guernsey's has advertised the sale for Monday, 22 February, after a court ruling cleared the way for the items to be sold. Nearly 100 items linked to Mandela are set to be auctioned, including his identity book, shoes, shirts, glasses, and even his hearing aids. The Nelson Mandela Foundation's acting chief executive, Professor Verne Harris, said that Madiba "had no in-principle objection" to his belongings being auctioned off for fundraising initiatives. "He himself donated items for this purpose many times. The foundation still has in its custody a few artefacts given to it by Madiba specifically for this kind of fundraising," he said. Harris said that one of the issues that needed to be considered in the "analysis of a fundraising auction related to Madiba", was the heritage value of the items. "Do any of the items possess an overarching South African heritage value which would place them under the protections afforded by heritage legislation? "In terms of the auction and the items currently under discussion, we have not had access to the artefacts themselves nor to the kind of detailed contextual evidence required to support clear-cut answers to these questions," he added. However, Harris said that the foundation believed that Mandela's ID book had heritage value. "One artefact that we did have access to through Madiba in the past and for which we have significant contextual information is Madiba's 1993 identity document. We believe it to be self-evident that this item requires the protections afforded by South Africa's heritage legislation," he said. News24 previously reported that the SA Heritage Resources Agency (Sahra) had sought an interdict to prevent Mandela's eldest daughter, Makaziwe Mandela, selling the former president's personal belongings. However, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria dismissed Sahra's application. News24 was unable to reach Makaziwe at the time of publication. Listed price for ID book is R1.4m Sahra spokesperson Yazeed Sadien said some of the items on auction were still "the subject of the ongoing legal proceedings" and that the agency would continue to challenge the auction. A date for the continuing legal proceedings has yet to be set. Guernsey's director Susan Jaffe would not be drawn on the pending legal action. Instead, she said that it was "premature" to have an interview with News24 or address News24's questions. Sadien added that in 2022, a similar auction was suspended at the request of Sahra, due to the ongoing legal proceedings. The auction catalogue describes one of the items as Mandela's "personal and only legitimate identification book in post-apartheid South Africa", which was issued in February 1993, about three years after his release from prison. He received a smart ID card in 2013, months before his death. The listed price for the ID book is $75 000 (R1.4-million), according to the catalogue. The sale of the items will reportedly fund the creation of the Mandela Memorial Garden around Madiba's grave in Qunu, Eastern Cape. News24 previously reported that Mandela's grandson, Ndaba Mandela, had slammed his aunt's plans to auction off the former president's personal possessions. Ndaba said the auction would rob both his family and the South African nation of important heritage items. Ndaba had not responded further at the time of publication.

The South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) says it will continue to challenge the upcoming auction of former president Nelson Mandela's personal items. Auction house Guernsey's has advertised the auction for Monday, after the end of a legal battle cleared the way for the late statesman's belongings and artworks to be sold. The SAHRA had sought an interdict to prevent Madiba's eldest daughter, Makaziwe Mandela, from selling his belongings. However, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria dismissed the agency's application. SAHRA spokesperson Yazeed Sadien said some of the items on auction were still "the subject of ongoing legal proceedings". "Out of concern regarding the potential impact of the judgment on the preservation of heritage objects in South Africa, SAHRA, together with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, and the Robben Island Museum, lodged an application for leave to appeal the judgment on 28 December 2023. The application is pending before the high court," the SAHRA said. Sadien added that, in 2022, a similar auction was suspended at the request of the SAHRA due to the ongoing legal proceedings. "This situation raises significant concerns for SAHRA, the department and the museum, and requires careful consideration due to the historical and cultural importance of the items at risk of sale. SAHRA, the department and the museum are urgently assessing the lawfulness and implications of the impending auction and considering all available remedies," Sadien said. Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa has voiced his support for the heritage agency. "Former president Nelson Mandela is integral to South Africa's heritage. His life, experiences and legacy live in our consciousness and in the values we promote as a country," he said. "It is thus important that we preserve the legacy of former president Mandela and ensure that his life's work and experiences remain in the country for generations to come." Kodwa added that it is "critical to support the intervention" by the SAHRA as a way to maintain "the country's rich heritage". Nearly 100 items linked to the former statesman are set to be auctioned on Monday, including two collections of drawings of Robben Island, where he was held for 18 of the 27 years he spent in jail. The collections, which were marred by controversy when allegations of forgery surfaced in 2005, are expected to raise more than R1-million. The first of the two collections going under the hammer is Reflections of Robben Island, which includes five lithographs printed in colour and a sheet of text written by Mandela printed in black. The second collection includes five lithographs, printed in colour on woven paper, each signed in pencil by Madiba, as well as five printed sheets, each reproducing Madiba's written text, and five printed illustrations created in collaboration between Madiba and American artist Grant Warren. Both collections include a certificate of authenticity from Makaziwe and the House of Mandela, which values the first collection at $38 500 (R720 000). While the second collection is not listed, art experts estimate it to fetch about the same at auction. News24 had been unable to reach both Makaziwe and the House of Mandela for comment at the time of publication. Forgery and controversy Two decades ago, Madiba launched a project to raise money for charity by selling sketches of Robben Island. The collection went on show in London in 2002. Among the collection are lithographs of the views of Table Mountain through prison cells, the lighthouse on Robben Island, fences and guard towers, and a view of the harbour. A series of prints were made of each of the five drawings, with proceeds from the sale of each intended for charities, including the Nelson Mandela's Children Fund and the Nelson Mandela Foundation. However, the prints soon became controversial following claims that forgeries had entered the market. The claims of fraud centred on Madiba's signature, which some said...

ABSA/Nelson Mandela Foundation handover Isacson Primary School, Mofolo Soweto #OB

ABSA/Nelson Mandela Foundation handover Isacson Primary School, Mofolo Soweto #OB

Guest: Professor Verne Harris the acting CEO of Nelson Mandela Foundation

The Nelson Mandela Foundation says it will continue its focus on dealing with poverty and inequality as South Africa marks Mandela Day today. Mandela Day is an annual global celebration that takes place today on the 18th of July in honour of the late statesman's life and legacy. The Foundation and its partners will be capacitating a community food garden in Diepsloot, Johannesburg today as part of the global celebrations. Elvis Presslin spoke to Gushwell Brooks, Head of Mandela Day and Public Outreach at the Nelson Mandela Foundation...

Brett R. Smith, Ph. D. is the Founding Research Director of the the L.I.F.E Research Lab at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio (L.I.F.E =Leading the Integration of Faith & Entrepreneurship). His program explores how spirituality and business can indeed be interwoven together for a more fulfilling professional and personal journey. The program's birth at a public University was unlikely, but after hearing about Brett's journey, his calling to teach, his deep faith, and the seeds that God planted in his life, it all makes perfect sense. Matt and Brett delve into his early roles, experiences with corporate and start ups, and finally his transformation to Miami University where, with his commitment and drive, he has led a flourishing program that has opened the minds of students in a unique and powerful classroom experience. The L.I.F.E. curriculum provides guidance, experience, and knowledge in social entrepreneurship and how faith can live in that environment. For anyone who has experience in starting something new, you know there will be high and lows. What the L.I.F.E. program suggests is that our faith can be an asset for survival. Faith is what let Brett to Miami, it is what shines light into his marriage to Laura (guest on 11/16/20) and into his role as a father to four kids, and it is what continues to provide guide posts as new challenges and opportunities fall on the path at Miami. Brett candidly shares some obstacles including how he faced health scares and question marks, but also how these challenges and set backs have been stepping stones to growth and insights to making decisions, arming him with more awareness that our clock is always ticking. This episode is a must-listen for all who are seeking courage to listen to our callings and are curious about how to harmoniously blend faith with their careers. To learn more about Brett, visit the Miami of Ohio University website. His achievements have also been featured in Time, Business Week, Financial Times,  CNN, MSNBC and he has been asked to speak at the United Nations, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Tedx Youth, and a number of leading universities. You listen here or watch here.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation has welcomed the  judgement by The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein that the gratuitous public display of the old South African flag constitutes hate speech, unfair discrimination on the basis of race as well as harassment. This after Afriforum brought the matter before the court last year. The civic organization argued before the SCA that displaying the old South African flag during the 2017 Black Monday protests against farm killings was not planned. It told the SCA that the Equality court order was made without meeting the required threshold to declare the act as hate speech. We spoke to AfriForum's Ernst van Zyl

Simran Jeet Singh, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute and the author of the national bestseller The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life. Simran's thought leadership on bias, empathy, and justice extends across corporate, university, and government settings. He is an Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity with Columbia University and the Nelson Mandela Foundation, a Soros Equality Fellow with the Open Society Foundations, a Visiting Lecturer at Union Seminary, and a Senior Advisor on Equity and Inclusion for YSC Consulting, part of Accenture. Simran is the author of an award-winning children's book titled Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon (Kokila, Penguin Random House). He earned graduate degrees from Harvard University and Columbia University. Simran is a recipient of the Peter J. Gomes Memorial Award from Harvard University and, in 2020, TIME Magazine recognized him as one of sixteen people fighting for a more equal America. He writes regularly for major outlets, including The Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, CNN and TIME Magazine, and he writes a monthly column for Religion News Service. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Simran now lives in New York City with his wife and two daughters, where he enjoys running, writing and chasing his kids. NEXT STEPS: — Follow Simran on Twitter, Facebook, and Instragram. — Check out Simran's website. — Order your copy of The Light We Give today! ___________________________________________ Reach out to us anytime and for any reason at hello@letsgiveadamn.com. Follow Let's Give A Damn on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter to keep up with everything. We have so much planned for the coming months and we don't want you to miss a thing! If you love what we're doing, consider supporting us on Patreon! We can't do this without you. Lastly, leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Have an amazing week, friends! Keep giving a damn. Love y'all!

John Maytham speaks to Sello Hatang, Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, about the new Netflix documentary series Live to Lead, which was "inspired by the legacy of the late Nelson Mandela" and features interviews with the likes of Jacinda Ardern, the-late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Albie Sachs, Greta Thunberg, Gloria Steinem, Siya Kolisi, and others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zelda la Grange is a motivational speaker and former private secretary to Nelson Mandela. She was a founding staff member of the Nelson Mandela Foundation which served as the post-Presidential office for Nelson Mandela. She is the author of the book, "Good Morning, Mr. Mandela" where she lays out her exciting life at Mandela's side. ---- Guest Links ----- http://zeldalagrange.com/ https://twitter.com/ZeldalaGrangeSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://web.facebook.com/zelda.lagrange.1/?_rdc=1&_rdr WorldView is a media company that delivers in-depth conversations, debates, round-table discussions, and general entertainment. Most of our content will be focused on news and politics, centered on South Africa. But the rest will be chats with figures around the world and from all walks of life to create a package that will inevitably broaden your WorldView. ---- Links ----- https://twitter.com/Broadworldview https://web.facebook.com/BroadWorldView https://anchor.fm/broadworldview Music: https://www.bensound.com

The Queen's sudden death has come as a shock despite her age, and has echoed across the world. Many nations remembering a time Her Majesty visited their country, or one of their Presidents were hosted by the Queen in London. But not all reaction was of condolence, in some of the former colonies, the pain of the past was once again brought to light and the question now remains, what will King Charles's role be in addressing the past and what role will the constitutional monarchy continue to play in our modern society? Nexus speaks to Bob Morris, an honorary member of the Constitution Unit at the University College London who says the Queen remained an impartial leader and was excellent at adapting to an ever chaining society. And Sello Hatang, the Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation in South Africa - a Commonwealth nation - tells us about the fond relationship between the freedom icon Madiba and 'Elizabeth' or 'Motlalepula' as he nicknamed her.

  Adrian Gore, founder & group chief executive officer at Discovery Limited takes Bruce Whitfield through their financial results.   Noel Doyle, CEO at Tiger Brands on recalling Purity Essentials Baby Powder due to levels of asbestos.   Sello Hatang, CEO at Nelson Mandela Foundation is The Money Show's shapeshifter - he spoke about the work that the organisation does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Sello Hatang | CEO at Nelson Mandela Foundation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Sello Hatang | CEO at Nelson Mandela Foundation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are the successes and failures of the fledgling South African democracy relevant to all democratic nations? Why a nation cannot truly thrive without full socio-economic equity. Why true freedom must also include freedom from an imprisoned mind. What is the importance of teaching a full, robust history of a nation? Mamphela Ramphele, M.D., Ph.D. is an activist, medical doctor, academic, businesswoman, and global servant. Besides her medical degree, she holds a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology. She was the managing director of the World Bank, and is a trustee of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, as well as chairwoman of the Bishop Desmond Tutu Trust. She also serves as co-president of the Club of Rome, which was founded in 1968 as a nonprofit, informal organization of intellectuals and business leaders whose goal is to identify holistic solutions to complex global issues, and to promote policy initiatives and actions to enable humanity to emerge from multiple planetary emergencies. She is the author of A Passion for Freedom (I.B. Tauris 2014), Conversations with My Sons and Daughters (Penguin 2013) and Dreams, Betrayal and Hope (Penguin Books 2017) Interview Date: 5/20/2022 Tags: Mamphela Ramphele, South Africa, apartheid, colonial conquest, Steve Biko, oppression, South African political settlement, Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, competition, interconnectedness, collaboration, conversation, ubuntu, apartheid cities, Alexei Navalny, History, Social Change/Politics, Education, Philosophy

Mamphela Ramphele, M.D., Ph.D. is an activist, medical doctor, academic, businesswoman, and global servant. Besides her medical degree, she holds a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology. She was the managing director of the World Bank, and is a trustee of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, as well as chairwoman of the Bishop Desmond Tutu Trust. She also serves as co-president of the Club of Rome, which was founded in 1968 as a nonprofit, informal organization of intellectuals and business leaders whose goal is to identify holistic solutions to complex global issues, and to promote policy initiatives and actions to enable humanity to emerge from multiple planetary emergencies. She is the author of A Passion for Freedom (I.B. Tauris 2014), Conversations with My Sons and Daughters (Penguin 2013) and Dreams, Betrayal and Hope (Penguin Books 2017)Interview Date: 5/22/2022 Tags: Mamphela Ramphele, apartheid, South Africa, political settlement, socio-economic development, Zondo Commission, University of Stellenbosch, Truth and Reconciliation Commission, securicrats, ANC Government, ubuntu, History, Social Change/Politics, philosophy, Education

We are Live from the Waterloo Crisis Centre for Mandela Day, so we got to speak with Tshepang Mtosekuoa, a representative of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR

We coming to you live from Waterloo Crisis Centre for Mandela day in partnership with Nelson Mandela Foundation, Futurelife, and East Coast Radio. We got to speak to Nokwazi Ndlovu who is the Chairperson at Waterloo Crisis Centre. #DarrenKeriSkyOnECR #MandelaDay Interview on Facebook Live

Join in on a great conversation with Brett Smith, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Miami University of Ohio as we discuss business and faith.  Brett is a leading expert in the area of Social Entrepreneurship--starting and building profitable private businesses that address social issues.  It's an intriguing topic that has incredible potential to change the world.  We discuss how we can use our faith, skills, talents and creativity to help others while employing people profitably.Brett is a successful entrepreneur, professor, fundraiser, and a builder.  Just as he started and grew successful businesses in the private sector, he has gone on to build academic programs to foster research and courses in Entrepreneurship, including Social Entrepreneurship.Brett is a respected expert in his field and has spoken to the United Nations and the Nelson Mandela Foundation.  He has been interviewed by major media outlets like CNN, Time, Business Week, MSNBC and many more.Learn more about Brett:LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/smithbrettr/Miami University Entrepreneurship program: https://www.miamioh.edu/fsb/academics/entrepreneurship/index.html?

Caren Yanis shares on Family Philanthropy: A Gift to Emerging Gen Members and a Benefit to the Community About: Caren is a philanthropy sherpa, helping families plan a philanthropic journey that brings them together, ensures they have the tools they need, and prepares them for collective success. As Executive Director, she helped build the Oprah Winfrey Foundations during the period of Oprah's Angel Network. The Oprah Winfrey Foundations partnered with the Nelson Mandela Foundation on Oprah's school building projects in South Africa and worked with cross sector resources on recovery and rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Katrina that helped 1400 families move back into homes. Caren is an adjunct professor at Tulane University, teaching Foundations of Strategic Philanthropy, teaches in the University of Chicago's Booth School's Private Wealth Management certificate program, and is a frequent keynote speaker at philanthropy and wealth management conferences around the world. Caren understands the social change landscape and ways to build diverse and equitable organizations. She has a passion for listening deeply, navigating challenges, and guiding people who have a commitment to purpose and the ability to change the world in effective and sustainable ways. www.CrolandConsulting.com

She's a writer, a columnist, an author, a lawyer, political analyst, former sports administrator, trustee at the Nelson Mandela Foundation, as well as the new executive officer at Freedom Under Law (FUL). Judith February has more titles than Rafa Nadal. She's a veritable 'Jill of all trades' (I don't know if that's a thing, but it is now), a passionate South African, and thoroughly determined, as she puts it, "to be the last one to turn off the lights". In this broad-ranging interview with February, BizNews editor Michael Appel covers instalments of her vast career which led her to her latest challenge at FUL. He taps into her experience in the political-analysis realm, with President Cyril Ramaphosa fending off questions about millions of dollars in cash stolen from his home, as South Africans awoke to the news of the arrest of the Gupta brothers in Dubai.

In Episode 80 of Sweet Bytes with Sandra, your host, Dr. Sandra Colton-Medici discusses Productivity & Tech Tips to Power Your Business via WordPress with Daniel Schutzsmith. Daniel Schutzsmith is the co-host of #WPTalks, a bi-weekly Twitter Spaces series where he and co-host, Winstina Hughes, “talk about the human side of WordPress.” Over the past two decades, he has worked with clients such as Adobe, Greenpeace, The Pixies, MTV, Phish, Nelson Mandela Foundation, Oxfam, PBS, and many more.  Also in this episode, learn more about the 2022 Template Design Summit taking place June 4-5, 2022, cool new merchandise on the College of Style Shop, secret business tools on her website, and one last chance to join Sandra's new group coaching program, Style To The Nines - https://www.collegeofstyle.com/nines.      Shop Promo Code & More: Download your FREE TikTok Checklist HERE Book Your Brand Audit HERE Join our Twitter Community - LINK Subscribe to the LINK IN BIO newsletter on LinkedIn  - Click this LINK. Subscribe to our Company newsletter, Cue the Commentary at this LINK. Sign up for the Cool Hunter Newsletter - Click this LINK. Follow Sandra on Clubhouse - Click this LINK. RSVP for Social Strategy Sundays on TikTok - HERE Join the TikTok Trends Group for only $10 per month - Click this LINK Read Forbes.com Article - LINK Read CMSWire Article - LINK Download the AMP app - LINK Join our LinkedIn Group - LINK   AFFILIATE LINKS:Tailwind 2022 Design Trends Report - LINK Appsumo: AI-powered Voice Isolation - LINK TubeBuddy - LINK Shopify 14-day Free Trial - LINK   Your Chance to WIN: Rate the Podcast and be Entered-to-Win a 1-on-1 Coaching Session with Sandra. Click HERE.     Have a Listener Question?Send an email to the podcast at info@sandracoltonmedici.com     Subscribe, Share, Comment, & Rate:If you enjoyed this episode and found it helpful, please subscribe so that you receive notifications for each episode. Please share it with a friend and tag me on your Instagram/Facebook, or LinkedIn so that I can give you a shout-out! Rate the podcast and leave your feedback in the comments section of the podcast page as well.     Have a Show Topic Suggestion? Send an email to info@sandracoltonmedici.com     Purchase Sandra's book, Passion P.I.P.E.L.I.N.E. Amazon - Print Amazon - Kindle       Follow Sandra on Social Media: TikTok @CollegeOfStyle Instagram @CollegeOfStyle and @DrSandraColtonMedici Twitter @SandraColton and @CollegeOfStyle Pinterest @CollegeOfStyle LinkedIn @SandraColtonMedici  Facebook Group - LINK   Theme music by Astrotunes.

The law only allows three exceptions to the use of symbols of hate such as the old SA flag. These exceptions include the usage of the symbol for purposes of bona fide artistic ends, academic endeavour or journalism. The gratuitous display of the old SA flag, for these reasons, has been declared as constituting hate speech.AfriForum is hoping to persuade the supreme court of appeal that general free speech rights are impermissibly restricted by such a declaration. The Nelson Mandela Foundation as well the Human Rights Commission argued that AfriForum's view, in turn, took inadequate account of the rights of dignity and equality which constrain the free speech rights AfriForum are asserting. The SCA now has to adjudicate the matter. In this edition of In The Ring, advocate Ben Winks, who represented the NMF, joined me to discuss an aspect of the case that has been under the radar. What happens if a black person or a black-led and pro-black organisation used the old SA flag as part of their political speech rights such as, say, waving it publicly as a trenchant critique of the quality of the current ANC government? Would such usage also be deemed to be a celebration of white supremacy? Or ought we to distinguish such cases from the gratuitous display of the flag by right-wing organisations? How should the law handle this? Besides, such an instance would not be artistic, academic or journalistic? Should the law be expanded to include political usage of such symbols as another exemption from the hate speech laws? We did not arrive at clear conclusions but framed the inherent legal, political and ethical complexities these questions occasion.

The law only allows three exceptions to the use of symbols of hate such as the old SA flag. These exceptions include the usage of the symbol for purposes of bona fide artistic ends, academic endeavour or journalism. The gratuitous display of the old SA flag, for these reasons, have been declared as constituting hate speech. AfriForum is hoping to persuade the supreme court of appeal that general free speech rights are impermissibly restricted by such a declaration. The Nelson Mandela Foundation as well the Human Rights Commission argued that AfriForum's view, in turn, took inadequate account of the rights of dignity and equality which constrain the free speech rights AfriForum are asserting. The SCA now has to adjudicate the matter. In this edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, advocate Ben Winks, who represented the NMF, joined McKaiser to discuss an aspect of the case that has been under the radar. What happens if a black person or a black-led and pro-black organisation used the old SA flag as part of their political speech rights such as, say, waving it publicly as a trenchant critique of the quality of the current ANC government? Would such usage also be deemed to be a celebration of white supremacy? Or ought we to distinguish such cases from the gratuitous display of the flag by right-wing organisations? How should the law handle this? Besides, such an instance would not be artistic, academic or journalistic? Should the law be expanded to include political usage of such symbols as another exemption from the hate speech laws? Winks and McKaiser did not arrive at clear conclusions but framed the inherent legal, political and ethical complexities these questions occasion. 

The law only allows three exceptions to the use of symbols of hate such as the old SA flag. These exceptions include the usage of the symbol for purposes of bona fide artistic ends, academic endeavour or journalism. The gratuitous display of the old SA flag, for these reasons, have been declared as constituting hate speech. AfriForum is hoping to persuade the supreme court of appeal that general free speech rights are impermissibly restricted by such a declaration. The Nelson Mandela Foundation as well the Human Rights Commission argued that AfriForum's view, in turn, took inadequate account of the rights of dignity and equality which constrain the free speech rights AfriForum are asserting. The SCA now has to adjudicate the matter. In this edition of Eusebius on TimesLIVE, advocate Ben Winks, who represented the NMF, joined McKaiser to discuss an aspect of the case that has been under the radar. What happens if a black person or a black-led and pro-black organisation used the old SA flag as part of their political speech rights such as, say, waving it publicly as a trenchant critique of the quality of the current ANC government? Would such usage also be deemed to be a celebration of white supremacy? Or ought we to distinguish such cases from the gratuitous display of the flag by right-wing organisations? How should the law handle this? Besides, such an instance would not be artistic, academic or journalistic? Should the law be expanded to include political usage of such symbols as another exemption from the hate speech laws? Winks and McKaiser did not arrive at clear conclusions but framed the inherent legal, political and ethical complexities these questions occasion. 

Guest: Sello Hatang- Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation believes Afriforum's court bid in a matter concerning the old South African flag brings to the fore other significant issues.

- Jeg har et motto som er ‘keep on walking', sier Josef Yohannes som står bak tegneserien The Urban Legend. The Urban Legend er historien om en afrikansk superhelt, en helt han selv savnet som rollemodell da han selv vokste opp. Josef jobbet i mange år for å få realisert drømmen sin om å få helten ut i verden, og etter beinhard jobbing, avslag etter avslag og folk som rådet ham til å gi seg, er The Urban Legend blitt til flere bokutgivelser, er oversatt til åtte språk og er en del av pensum på skoler i Norge, Eritrea, Sør Afrika, Kenya og Brasil. Josef holder foredrag og samarbeider med Nelson Mandela Foundation og Malala Fund. I fjor ble Yohannes og superhelten The Urban Legend tildelt OXLO-prisen for innsatsen for å gjøre Oslo til en raus, inkluderende og åpen by. - Jeg har ofret mye for å komme hit. Det har kostet, sier han. Christina snakker med Josef om å tenke globalt, stort og om å satse. Om hvor han får motet fra og hva han tenkte da det var på det tøffeste. Om å inngå gode avtaler og om å aldri gi seg: keep on walking! Josef er 41 år, han har studert statsvitenskap og menneskerettigheter. Foreldrene hans er fra Eritrea, han ble født i Danmark og familien flyttet til Oslo da han var 8. Intervjuet av Christina Skreiberg

AfriForum is on Wednesday appealing the finding that the gratuitous display of the old South African flag is hate speech. They feel that the Equality Court's order is too over-reaching. Lawyer Mark Oppenheimer submitted that the ruling of 2019 does not take into account conduct that is not unlawful. "All public bans which don't meet the provision [of hate speech] is overbanning," he argued. He gave the example of protesters carrying the flag to demonstrate how hateful apartheid was, and then setting it alight as a form of protest. "The flag can bear a certain meaning, but the context tells you whether it amounts to hate speech." Courts had already spoken out to say that there were benefits to be had in allowing people to express their views in a way that avoided potential violence, Oppenheimer said. Free speech also provided clues to the temperature of society. He said the National Party had banned free speech to control people, but it had "backfired spectacularly". "There are instances that clearly don't amount to hate speech. "Just because the flag has a particular dominant meaning, doesn't mean that the display of that, endorses it," he said. The appeal which is being heard in the Bloemfontein High Court, is being livestreamed by eNCA. The Nelson Mandela Foundation and the SA Human Rights Commission took the case to the Equality Court, asking that the gratuitous display of the flag be stopped. Handing down judgment in August 2019, Judge President Phineas ruled that the display of the old flag gratuitously demeaned and dehumanised, based on race and impaired dignity. He found that the gratuitous display amounted to prohibited hate speech, unfair discrimination and harassment. AfriForum is worried that this will have far-reaching consequences for freedom of speech. The Nelson Mandela Foundation argued in 2019 that the display of the flag was a symbol of white supremacy, which was degrading and dehumanising to black people. Oppenheimer said on Wednesday: "The system of apartheid invaded everyone's dignity to different degrees. It's an incredibly sinister system. And yes, in other words, the dominant meaning of the flag is that it represents that system." However, he argued, the flag could be used to denounce another party and accuse them of racism, or oppression, but it is not necessarily an endorsement of apartheid. The new South African flag was designed by a former State Herald, Fred Brownell, and was symbolically first raised on 27 April 1994. The appeal continues.

Three years ago judge president Phineas Mojapelo found that the display of the apartheid flag was a form of hate speech after the court considered the matter brought by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and SA Human Rights Commission. Today, the debate continues as Afriforum heads to the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein, in an attempt to overturn the equality court ruling that declared the display of the flag a form of hate speech. AfriForum campaign officer Ernst van Zyl said while the group and its members do not display the flag, it is taking the matter to court because it believes there is an important distinction between free speech and hate speech. The lobby group holds that allowing the banning of unpopular symbols such as the old SA flag, will open up precedent for other forms of free speech to be limited. 

Civil rights organisation Afriforum is heading to the Supreme Court of Appeal next week to fight against the banning of the old South African flag. In 2019 the Equality Court declared that the gratuitous display of the apartheid flag amounts to hate speech. The Nelson Mandela Foundation took Afriforum to court after some Black Monday protesters displayed the old flag in 2017 during demonstrations against farm murders. The Nelson Mandela Foundation and the South African Human Rights Commission will oppose AfriForum's appeal application. For more on this application, Elvis Presslin spoke to AfriForum's head of policy and action, Ernst Roets and CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Sello Hatang

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life,” asked poet Mary Oliver. As children we wanted to be astronauts, movie stars, wizards or unicorns, as grown-ups we generally just settle for a reasonably comfortable existence with something good to watch on TV and a beer at the end of a hard week. As that other great literary mind Zadie Smith said: “what modest dreamers we have become.” So what does it take to live a life of fulfilment, of impact? To leave a dent on our small part of the universe? What does it take to explore what's possible, and then realise it, and much more, as we step towards our potential and live the life of our dreams. Joining me this week is Nikki Eiberhardt, and she believes that if we align with our purpose – that thing which keeps us awake at night and gets us up in the morning – and set our sights on servant leadership, we can empower ourselves and others to take on the biggest challenges and find audacious solutions. Nikki is professor of business at Minerva University, Manager of Delta Airlines Global Talent Team, she works with Global Citizen, NASA, The Sundance Film Festival, The Nelson Mandela Foundation, she's given a TEDx talk, and has achieved so much more, in an effort to move towards a better world for everyone. And she believes we all have to power to find our purpose, engage with empathy, and develop a systems thinking approach to achieving amazing things. Instagram: www.instagram.com/nikkieberhardt_ www.conversationsonliving.com

The world wide connection of mokuhanga is a vast one. Working and living in Cape Town, South Africa; Natasha Norman is a talented artist involved in several types of printmaking. One of those types of printmaking is, of course, mokuhanga. Along with her independent work as a mokuhanga printmaker, Natasha is involved in the Mokuhanga-kai, a group she co-founded with printmaker Oliver Hambsch, where as a group, they attempt to spread the message and ideals of mokuhanga and Japanese culture. In this episode of The Unfinished Print I speak with Natasha Norman about her mokuhanga journey, from MI Lab to her current mokuhanga works. Natasha also speaks on what it's like to source materials for her mokuhanga work while living in South Africa.  Please follow The Unfinished Print and my own print work on Instagram @popular_wheatprints, Twitter @unfinishedprint, or email me at theunfinishedprint@gmail.com Notes: may contain a hyperlink. Simply click on the highlighted word or phrase. Mokuhanga-Kai - website Natasha Norman - website, Instagram University of Cape Town - founded inn 1829 and became a full university between 1880-1900. More info can be found, here.  Jennifer L. Roberts Mellon Lectures -  Contact: Art and the Pull of Print is a series of online lectures dedicated to the art of printmaking and the relationship between the person making it and the essence of the medium. It can be found, here.  Idyllic Colonial Postcards - Natasha speaks on the South African colonial project through idyllic postcards. More information can be found, here via the Library of Congress.  South African Art History - South African art has a long and distinguished history. The Contemporary African Art website has a very good introduction to the history of South African art, here. Some history of the South African modernists, here. Contemporary artist landscape, here.  Black Consciousness Movement - led by anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko (1946-1977), the BCM was a movement which empowered South African black people to believe that they have the power to organize and control their own destiny. More info can be found, here.   Nelson Mandela - (1918-2013) was a black nationalist and the first black Prime Minister of South Africa from 1994-1999. He was jailed from 1964-1990 for his political beliefs, being deemed a threat to the South African colonial government. More information about his life and legacy can be found here, at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.  Rainbow Nation - used first by Desmond Tutu (1931-2021), it is a term used to describe a post-apartheid South Africa, to describe the country as multicultural and as a call for unity of all South African peoples.  South African Biennale - held from February 28 - April 30, 1995, this biennale was hosted by Johannesburg and contained 63 national pavilions and 20 South African pavilions. It was the first biennale held in a post-apartheid South Africa focused on "decolonizing the mind." More information can be found, here. Link to the 2nd biennale held in 1997 can be found, here. Mongezi Ncaphayi - is a South African artist who lives and works in Cape Town. His medium is Indian ink and watercolour on Fabriano. Lots of colour and a very unique perspective. His Instagram can be found, here. His work can be found, here.  South African Printmaking - there is a long history of printmaking in South Africa. From apartheid South Africa to post-apartheid South Africa printmaking has made an indelible difference to the landscape of South African art through resistance and dialogue. More information can be found, here, here, and here.  Printmaking Today - is a printmaking magazine published by Cello Press in the UK and began in 1991.  Embassy of Japan in South Africa - located in Pretoria. Information for the Culture and Information Centre can be found, here.  Japanese Relations with South Africa - Japan has had a long history of relations with South Africa since the 19th Century, with trade beginning in 1910. Although raw material trade began in earnest in the 1960's. For more information on Japan's, at times tenuous, relationship with South Africa look, here. monotype printmaking - a type of printmaking which creates a "painted" type of print. More information can be found by the MoMA, here.  The Printing Girls - is a printmaking collective based in South Africa in which Natasha Norman is a member. More information can be found, here.  Ozuwashi - is a brick and mortar paper store located in the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo. It has been in business since 1653. More info can be found, here. Cameron Bailey - is a mokuhanga printmaker who focuses on reduction woodblock. His Unfinished Print interview can be found, here. website, Instagram.  mokulito - a type of lithography which incorporated woodblock. Artist Danielle Creenaune uses mokulito in her work. She has a fine detailed explanation on its uses, here.   Winsor & Newton - is an artist supply company based in the UK. website. kiaat - is a hardwood, also called muninga. More information can be found, here.  Woodstock, Cape Town - is an old suburb of Cape Town, South Africa known for its shopping and art galleries. More info can be found, here.  Salon Ninety One - a gallery located in Cape Town with a focus on contemporary artists of all mediums. Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950) - originally a watercolorist and painter Yoshida started designing woodblock prints for Watanabe in 1920. By 1925 he was designing prints for his own studio. The works which came from his studio were meticulous and masterpieces of the medium in their own right.  Ukiyoe.org has a good collection of Yoshida works. Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an influential artist and filmmaker who ushered in the genre of art considered "pop art."  Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997) was another artist considered a part of the pop art movement through imitation. The MoMA has a great description of his work, here.  Benoit Varaillon -  is a mokuhanga printmaker based in France. His interview with The Unfinished Print can be found, here.  William Kentridge - is an award winning South African artist, animator and printmaker. An interesting studio visit with Kentridge can be found, here.  japonisme - is the influence of Japanese art on Western art practices, specifically in Europe of the 19th Century. The  MET Museum has a fine essay on the subject, here.  Waza - is an importer, retailer, and distributor of Japanese goods into South Africa. website  opening and closing credit background sound from the 2021 Mokuhanga Conference, discussing how animals are involved in mokuhanga, and whether we can, as artists, be sustainable.  © Popular Wheat Productions logo designed and produced by Douglas Batchelor and André Zadorozny  Disclaimer: Please do not reproduce or use anything from this podcast without shooting me an email and getting my express written or verbal consent. I'm friendly :) if you find any issue with something in the show notes please let me know. The opinions expressed in The Unfinished Print podcast are not necessarily those of Andre Zadorozny and of Popular Wheat Productions.      

World leaders mourn the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Nestled in Johannesburg's northern suburbs, the Sanctuary Mandela is a boutique hotel where pages of the nation's history were written. Once the home of South Africa's first democratically elected president, the building is now owned by the Nelson Mandela Foundation. It recently underwent a makeover, and is now equipped to give visitors the five-star 'Madiba' treatment. Motheo Khoaripe explains. #SanctuaryMandela #NelsonMandela #SouthAfrica

In this HRchat podcast episode, we talk about media coverage of the world of work and look at the need to reboot and redefine leadership for a post-pandemic world. Bill's guest this time is Alan Hosking, Publisher at HR Future magazine and CEO at Osgard.Alan has previously been named by US website Disruptordaily.com as one of the "Top 25 Future of Work Influencers to Follow on Twitter". He's also been listed as one of the “Top 200 Global Power Thought Leaders to watch in 2021” by peopleHum in India.Questions For Alan Include:You believe there's a need to reboot and redefine leadership for a post-pandemic world. What do you mean by that? Tell us about your publication, HR Future. We understand it's aimed at helping HR Directors, HR Managers and all HR Professionals share knowledge and network with a greater vision of helping companies and the community with the future of work?Follow up: Covid aside, what have been the biggest topics of the past 12-18 months? What's getting read the most and why? In 2005, you were asked by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to undertake the redesign of the late former President Mandela's personal website, nelsonmandela.org, a project which lasted 18 months. What did that mean to you and did you get to meet Mr Mandela? You're an Age Management Coach for Senior Executives in their late forties and older, helping them to manage their age as an asset rather than allow it to become a liability. Tell me about this role and why it matters.

Become Your Own Publicist by Telling the World Your StoryAre you ready to start telling your story to the world? To become your own publicist by eliminating your fear of sharing your story internationally in a way that brings about your dream?In this episode of the SpeakEasy Podcast, Altovise speaks with Michelle Tennant, an international publicist, and co-founder at Wasabi Publicity Inc., a PR company. She explains how she helps people go international by sharing their stories and how you can do the same too.Listen in to learn the importance of being mindful of the information you're consuming in the media because it can affect how you're telling your story. “If you can speak about yourself, you can be your own publicist.”- Michelle [14:41]What you will learn in this episode:•[1:47] Michelle on her career as a publicist and how she helps people go international through PR.•[3:28] Learning how to share your story with others in a way that will bring about your dream.•[5:47] Understanding what story you're telling and how you're telling it on social media inside what makes you happy.•[9:15] Take the opportunity to go international with your brand plus be mindful of the stories you consume.•[12:02] Michelle on her experience working with the Nelson Mandela Foundation. •[14:17] How to become your own publicist by telling your own story.Relevant Links:Website: http://storytellertothemedia.com/

Guest: Jerry Mabena , CEO of the Motsamayi Tourism Group, the organisation responsible for the hotel. Former president Nelson Mandela's home in Houghton has been converted into an upmarket hotel which will open its doors on the first of August. Madiba hosted the likes of former US president Bill Clinton and Michelle Obama at the property.  The developers say Sanctuary Mandela will offer an experience inspired by his life, from the bedroom where he spent most of his nights, the office where he met with presidents and global leaders, to his favourite garden chair. As the owners of the property, the Nelson Mandela Foundation is a key stakeholder in the development.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Vos, Head of Discovery Vitality's MoveToGive initiative on Discovery Vitality partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation to fight hunger this Mandela Month. The Foundation launched the #Each1Feed1 initiative in response to the devastating effects of COVID-19 on already vulnerable communities.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1-54 Forum New York 17 May - 2 June 2021 Artist Talk with the 2021 Ritzau Art Prize Winner | Micha Serraf We are pleased to announce that Micha Serraf is the winner of the Ritzau Art Prize 2021! Serraf will be speaking about his practice alongside Colleen Ritzau Leth (Founder of the Ritzau Art Prize) and Kneo Mokgopa (Advocacy Manager, Nelson Mandela Foundation). The Ritzau Art Prize is an award supporting extraordinary artists from the African continent with three-month career-enhancing residencies at International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) in New York City supported by Tauck Ritzau Innovative Philanthropy. About ISCP The International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) supports the creative development of artists and curators, and promotes exchange through residencies and public programs. Housed in a former factory in Brooklyn, with studios, galleries, and a project space, ISCP is New York's most comprehensive international visual arts residency program, founded in 1994. For more information visit https://iscp-nyc.org/ (here). About Ritzau Art Prize The Ritzau Art Prize is funded by Colleen Ritzau Leth, Executive Director at Tauck Ritzau Innovative Philanthropy, a private family foundation that since 2017 has supported residencies for young, promising African artists at the International Studio & Curatorial Program in Brooklyn, New York. The prize builds on the foundation's commitment to provide artists from the continent with dynamic, immersive residencies that create visibility and advance their careers. For more information visit http://tripgiving.org/index.php (here). www.1-54.com

  Siya came from a challenging and humble background and, in 2018, became the first Black test player appointed Captain of the Springboks — South Africa’s national rugby team. In 2019, Siya led his team to Rugby World Cup victory. Rachel brings a long-standing passion to serve individuals and communities across South Africa. From as early as 1990, Rachel has been involved in charitable and community development projects which have brought about transformation for many different communities. Siya and Rachel co-founded the Kolisi Foundation exactly a year ago and are already making a huge impact in South Africa, tackling gender based violence, alleviating the hardships caused by COVID-19 and convening diverse stakeholders. The Foundation has provided sustainable food parcels to more than 25,000 families and provided hygiene products to front-line health workers nationally, in partnership with The Nelson Mandela Foundation. In this candid and warm conversation, both Siya and Rachel speak with great passion and articulate the nature of their work very clearly. We learn from both of them about the contexts that shaped their thinking, the challenging realities they’ve witnessed and how they’re leveraging their high-profile voices to convene partners, change attitudes and make a difference.  For a full transcript of this fascinating conversation, visit The Do One Better! Podcast website at Lidji.org  — Download 100+ episodes in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Please click the ‘subscribe’ button on your favourite podcast app and share widely with others. Thank you!  

Prof. Nikki Eberhardt is my guest on Episode 75 of Inside Ideas with Marc Buckley. Nikki's life goal is to power people with audacious solutions, armed to tackle the globe's most intractable challenges. She seeks to disrupt at the intersection of tech and scalable social impact. She is Assistant Professor of Business at Minerva—teaching startup finance, marketing and global business. She has an M.A. in International Development, M.B.A. from Said Business School at Oxford and a Ph.D. in Global Sociology. Nikki is on Delta Air Line's Global Talent Team to craft leadership development and mentor culture strategies. She is EVP Impact eThree + Director Partnerships ZSchool, pioneering a digital platform with influencers, brands and charities so GenZ can effect change. She works with Global Citizen—a movement harnessing voices of influencers, world leaders and corporates with 8M Global Citizens to end poverty, raising over $48B in commitments and driving 25M+ digital actions set to affect 2.5B lives. Accomplishments: Presenter TEDx Oxford Emcee + host for NASA Space Center Cross Industry Innovation Summit, Vienna Pioneers Technology Summit, Grenada Ecosystems 2030 Moderator + convener for San Francisco Professional Business Women of California Conference, Oxford Said Business School Capstone, Davos World Economic Forum event, Skoll World Forum “Blockchain, AI, Impact Investing” Event producer Global Citizen, Sundance Film Festival, Nelson Mandela Foundation peace film promotion, Vatican social entrepreneurship summit Curator + editor “Responsible Business” Progress Daily Co-Founder + president United Nations Women Chapter https://www.minerva.kgi.edu/people/nikki-eberhardt-phd-assistant-professor-business/

Michelle Klassen (“MK”) Merrigan began her career in humanitarian aid, working frequently in the developing world. For the past decade, MK led the development of advanced energy solutions that meet the mission of US military, security, and peacekeeping forces operating beyond secure supply lines. Opening up new markets with creative capital, this work quickly led to border security in support of national security interests; economic development efforts through small business models at the last kilometer; and in developing regions and markets.Beholden to the idea that if Detroit could put a car in every driveway, we could also provide power as an economic enabler, in every region of the world. MK led a diverse team from a small prototype shop in Ferndale, Michigan. This team is responsible for some of the energy industry’s most incredible firsts, including the first off-grid solar microgrid of its size providing 24/7 power to a Haitian village, in Les Anglais, Haiti, as well as the first off-grid environmental monitoring system for use by a major American power utility, in the California desert.Growing up in the military and often the minority and ‘new kid’ in multiple cities and schools across our nation, MK learned how to quickly find areas of commonality and connection - a habit that has enabled trust for her influence in rooms that will define our way of living for generations.Since 2016, MK has led a small advisory firm called Mana Kalani Advisors in an effort to scale industries and emerging market efforts on behalf of, and in service to, end-users, operators, national security interests, aid agencies, communities, and island nations.In 2020, MK founded Mana Boxes, a curated subscription box program for handcrafted fashion and decor that supports women artists and entrepreneurs in South Africa. Mana Boxes provides livelihood and empowerment to over 1800 women, and their communities, through its subscription model.In addition to being a strategic advisor on important resource issues facing our generation, MK serves as Chairwoman of the Board for Mana Pacific, a benefit corporation organizing leaders across 22 Pacific island nations to develop, finance, and build energy projects in support of 100% renewable energy in the region by 2025. MK also advises the Board of Directors for Michigan Women in Defense, as well as SlipStream, Inc., and serves on the Leadership Council of the nation’s largest small business administration, SBAM.In addition, we deep dive into the heart and soul of what Mana means and how you can take actionable steps for health and peace.  For any person wanting to learn more about women's empowerment, this episode is certainly for you. Learn more and get connected athttps://www.instagram.com/manaboxes/https://www.manaboxes.com/ https://mkadvisors.org/https://www.facebook.com/manalifeboxes/https://www.pinterest.com/manaboxes/Michigan Business Network Podcast https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/blog/michelle-klassen-merrigan-all-about-mana-boxesWatch and learn more with Nelson Mandela's former chief of staff and CEO of Nelson Mandela Foundation, Sello Hatang with Michelle and her parent Annihttps://studio.youtube.com/video/69cSD0xtv9o/edit Sign up for my mailing list herehttps://www.chonacas.com/newsletter/ Subscribe, Leave a Review and please share the MANA, the message, this episode with others :)  

International recording artist Jonathan Butler joins Tim to talk about Christmas and how despite all of the adversity he's faced in his life, his story is one of hope, of inspiration, and of happiness. Jonathan is an accomplished jazz creator and performer who gained fame in pop music, R&B, jazz and worship music.  In this episode, Jonathan recalls his own holiday memories and how he taps spirituality in his own music. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Jonathan_Butler_auphonic.mp3 Jonathan Butler is a singer-songwriter. He's a guitarist, and while he's known well in jazz circles, his influence doesn't stop there. He's now 59 years old, and was born in South Africa in an atmosphere dictated by apartheid. He was raised in poverty, a kind of poverty that few places in the world see. But he had one thing that would lift him from that poverty and help him make a difference in the world. He had a love and a talent for music. And thanks to that, he would become the first non-white artist to be played on South African radio. He would appear on national television and become a celebrity, but more than a celebrity, a role model. He was a young boy when his father gave him a homemade, one-string guitar.  From there, Jonathan Butler started to flourish. As a young teen, he won a local talent contest.  This led to an opportunity to perform with a touring musical company throughout South Africa. Every now and then, he would perform at lavish concert halls for whites only, places where he would not be allowed to use the bathroom. Over the course of a week, he'd play in these concert halls, and alternately at some rundown facility before a local community. Jonathan was 13 years old when he was discovered by British record producer Clive Caulder. Clive signed Jonathan to a record contract with his Jive Records label. Jonathan's first single was the first song by a black artist played by white radio stations in South Africa and it won the South African equivalent to a Grammy®.  That was the first major barrier he was able to break down. Eventually, he'd be nominated for Gammy awards and take his place in popular music. As impressive as all of that may be, the reason we're talking to Jonathan today centers on a different level. In 2020, the world has been met with unprecedented challenges, and yet here we are in the midst of the holiday season. This is a spiritual time. A time for positivity. A time to be uplifted and inspired. And that's why we're talking to Jonathan Butler. Gratitude Our thanks to Jonathan Butler for his permission to use tracks of his music in this production. Links Jonathan Butler (official website) Jonathan Butler, AllMusic.com Nelson Mandela Foundation (official website) About this Episode's Guest Jonathan Butler The youngest of 12 children, Butler grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, ruled by Apartheid and segregation. Butler began his singing career at age 7, releasing his first album in 1973. He made history by being the first black artist played on white South African radio while earning three gold records (“Please Stay” went double gold and “I Love How You Love Me” went gold) in 1975 as he became a teenager. More than a decade later, Jonathan moved to London after signing with Jive Records and released his first album internationally. The self-titled set went gold in 1987 in the United Kingdom and in the USA. He received Grammy nominations for Best R&B Song for his R&B-pop vocal hit “Lies” and for Best Jazz Song for the instrumental “Going Home.” His work earned songwriter's awards and received attention across multiple radio formats: pop, urban, contemporary jazz, adult contemporary and gospel. His 2004 album, Surrender, went gold in South Africa where he remains a superstar, while at the same time beloved to audiences and fans around the world.

International recording artist Jonathan Butler joins Tim to talk about Christmas and how despite all of the adversity he’s faced in his life, his story is one of hope, of inspiration, and of happiness. Jonathan is an accomplished jazz creator and performer who gained fame in pop music, R&B, jazz and worship music.  In this episode, Jonathan recalls his own holiday memories and how he taps spirituality in his own music. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Jonathan_Butler_auphonic.mp3 Jonathan Butler is a singer-songwriter. He’s a guitarist, and while he’s known well in jazz circles, his influence doesn’t stop there. He’s now 59 years old, and was born in South Africa in an atmosphere dictated by apartheid. He was raised in poverty, a kind of poverty that few places in the world see. But he had one thing that would lift him from that poverty and help him make a difference in the world. He had a love and a talent for music. And thanks to that, he would become the first non-white artist to be played on South African radio. He would appear on national television and become a celebrity, but more than a celebrity, a role model. He was a young boy when his father gave him a homemade, one-string guitar.  From there, Jonathan Butler started to flourish. As a young teen, he won a local talent contest.  This led to an opportunity to perform with a touring musical company throughout South Africa. Every now and then, he would perform at lavish concert halls for whites only, places where he would not be allowed to use the bathroom. Over the course of a week, he’d play in these concert halls, and alternately at some rundown facility before a local community. Jonathan was 13 years old when he was discovered by British record producer Clive Caulder. Clive signed Jonathan to a record contract with his Jive Records label. Jonathan’s first single was the first song by a black artist played by white radio stations in South Africa and it won the South African equivalent to a Grammy®.  That was the first major barrier he was able to break down. Eventually, he’d be nominated for Gammy awards and take his place in popular music. As impressive as all of that may be, the reason we’re talking to Jonathan today centers on a different level. In 2020, the world has been met with unprecedented challenges, and yet here we are in the midst of the holiday season. This is a spiritual time. A time for positivity. A time to be uplifted and inspired. And that’s why we’re talking to Jonathan Butler. Gratitude Our thanks to Jonathan Butler for his permission to use tracks of his music in this production. Links Jonathan Butler (official website) Jonathan Butler, AllMusic.com Nelson Mandela Foundation (official website) About this Episode’s Guest Jonathan Butler The youngest of 12 children, Butler grew up in Cape Town, South Africa, ruled by Apartheid and segregation. Butler began his singing career at age 7, releasing his first album in 1973. He made history by being the first black artist played on white South African radio while earning three gold records (“Please Stay” went double gold and “I Love How You Love Me” went gold) in 1975 as he became a teenager. More than a decade later, Jonathan moved to London after signing with Jive Records and released his first album internationally. The self-titled set went gold in 1987 in the United Kingdom and in the USA. He received Grammy nominations for Best R&B Song for his R&B-pop vocal hit “Lies” and for Best Jazz Song for the instrumental “Going Home.” His work earned songwriter’s awards and received attention across multiple radio formats: pop, urban, contemporary jazz, adult contemporary and gospel. His 2004 album, Surrender, went gold in South Africa where he remains a superstar, while at the same time beloved to audiences and fans around the world.

Round two of the EFF vs Brackenfell is set for Friday. People are angry, and polarised. Where do we begin to pick up the pieces and actually build a nation? Sello Hatang, Chief Executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation speaks to Refilwe Moloto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Sello Hatang, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DR Mamphela Ramphele has had a celebrated career as an activist, medical doctor, academic, businesswoman and political thinker.   Well known for cofounding Black Consciousness with Steve Biko in South Africa, she was one of only 4 Managing Directors of World Bank, stood for South African Presidential election in 2014, is a trustee of Nelson Mandela Foundation, and member of Club of Rome. Above all she is a humanitarian and activist for societal change. We talk about creating an abundant mindset by reconnecting to what we value as human connection and to our environment. That healing racial tension comes form acknowledgement, forgiveness, looking each other directly and creating a new value system.

Throughout bab' Mlangeni's funeral proceedings, we noticed that there has been instances where COVID-19 public gathering regulations were flouted...CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Sello Hatang speaks out!

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How did photographer Ilvy Njiokiktjien make her long-term project Born Free a success? In 2012 Ilvy Njiokiktjien, together with journalist Elles van Gelder, won the first prize in the Digital Storytelling Contest at World Press Photo with their multimedia story “Afrikaner Blood”. This story about a command camp for ultra-right-wing youth in South Africa is part of a long-term project about the 'born frees'. Njiokiktjien continues to work on the project with the aim of showing how young people are doing in South Africa after the abolition of apartheid. The project, completed in 2019, resulted in an interactive long-read, various international publications, an exhibition in Museum Hilversum, a documentary by the VPRO and a self-published publication. In a conversation with photography and media consultant Evelien Kunst Njiokiktjien take a closer look at what it takes to independently create a long-term visually driven story and publish on multiple platforms. Njiokiktjien talks about how rule number one is to have a genuine interest in your story. How important it is to spend time with your subjects and gain their trust. But also about how experimenting and collaboration can enrich your storytelling. She furthermore talks about the importance of organizing yourself and expanding your network. The necessity to overcome your own shyness and introduce yourself, and your work, to editors and other people. As Njiokiktjien puts it: 'The main struggle is not the making of the project. The main struggle is that you have to sell it.' A podcast worth listening to, if you have ambitions, and, if you are about to embark on your own long-term project. Credits Research, host and interview: Evelien Kunst Editing, mixing and sound design: Wederik de Backer Executive producers: Brecht van der Meulen and Laura Das Senior production: Evelien Kunst Music: Chad Crouch Audio excerpts: from the short documentary Afrikaner Blood (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFWEtdZ5TWA) by Elles van Gelder & Ilvy Njiokiktjien; from the short documentary Born Free (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP3jge_-TFM) by Ilvy Njiokiktjien and with thanks to the Nelson Mandela Foundation for the use of the Nelson Mandela quote. This True Stories online podcast was made for the Narrative Journalism Foundation which aims to support Dutch journalists who want to improve their skills in working in a narrative form (verhalendejournalistiek.nl/conferentie-2020). The Narrative Journalism Foundation receives support from the Democracy and Media Foundation, Pictoright, Lira Reproright, the University of Amsterdam and the Evens Foundation. For the Born Free project check www.bornfreegeneration.com.

MultimediaLIVE — Zindzi Mandela, the youngest daughter of Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela Mandela, died on July 13 2020 in Johannesburg. The Nelson Mandela Foundation expressed shock at the news of her death.The statement also noted that her death came on the anniversary “of another tragic moment – when Madiba’s son, Thembekile, died in a car accident in 1969”. In a statement, the foundation's CEO Sello Hatang expressed shock at the news. “Zindzi was someone we had come to know well and to love. She was our friend.”  Her cause of death has not been disclosed. She is survived by her four children and her husband.

Renegade Media — The Nelson Mandela Foundation endorses violence against imaginary ideologies. Accusations of racism in private schools continue unabated. Sponsors: Executor Law: https://executorlaw.co.za/ Cape Independence Advocacy Group: https://www.facebook.com/LetsFreeTheCape/ Support Morning Shot: https://morningshot.co.za/fund/ Buy my coffee: https://store10490734.ecwid.com/ Email Me: info@morningshot.co.za Follow me on Twitter: @romancabanac Follow me on Instagram: @romancab87 Sources: NMF: https://www.nelsonmandela.org/news/entry/media-statement-enough-black-lives-matter Donors: https://www.nelsonmandela.org/content/page/nelson-mandela-centre-of-memory-links "Racism" In Schools: https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/racism-furore-engulfs-private-schools-20200610

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am

East Coast Radio — The Nelson Mandela Foundation has raised concerns about some of the lockdown regulations.

Arbeidet med sannings- og forsoningskommisjonen for samane, kvenane og norskfinnane er i gang. I Sør-Afrika valde dei òg ein sannings- og forsoningskommisjon etter apartheid, framfor å nytte domstolane. Kva skal eigentleg til for å gjenreise tillit mellom folk etter hundreår med konflikt og undertrykking? Og kva rolle kan litteraturen spele i ein slik prosess? Harald Gaski, professor i samisk kultur og litteratur, og Njabulo Ndebele, sørafrikansk litteraturprofessor og leiar for Nelson Mandela Foundation, møtest til samtale om jussen og kunsten si rolle i forsoningsarbeidet. Samtalen blir leia av medieprofessor Kristin Skare Orgeret. Engelsk samtale. På Bergen internasjonale litteraturfestival for sakprosa og skjønnlitteratur (LitFestBergen) gir vi deg internasjonal og norsk litteratur på sitt aller beste. Her oppdagar du ny sakprosa og skjønnlitteratur frå alle verdsdelar.

February 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s liberation from 27 years in prison. He has since been acclaimed by the whole world as the great reconciler. But many people in the “born free” generation – who came into the world after the fall of apartheid – take a less positive view of him. Njabulo Ndebele, author and head of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Jonny Steinberg, South African non-fiction author and Oxford professor, and Koleka Putuma, South African poet and activist, engage in a conversation about who Mandela was – and what he means today. Their discussion will be moderated by Teresa Grøtan, author and LitFestBergen director. In English.

Work is under way in the truth and reconciliation commission for the Sami, Kvens (north Norwegians of Finnish descent) and Norwegian-Finns. In South Africa, they also opted for a truth and reconciliation commission in the wake of apartheid, rather than using the courts. What does it actually take to restore trust between people after centuries of conflict and oppression? And what role can literature play in such a process? Harald Gaski, professor of Sami culture and literature, and Njabulo Ndebele, South African professor of literature and head of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, meet for a conversation on the role of law and art in the work of reconciliation. Their discussion will be moderated by media professor Kristin Skare Orgeret. The conversation is in English.

The countdown is on for Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua rematch that will take place in Saudi Arabia on Saturday and we spoke to Boxing Reporter for The Athletic and Co-host of The Pug and Copp Boxing Show Mike Coppinger who is Saudi Arabia. The ‘Nelson Mandela Remembrance Walk & Run' takes place this Sunday as part of the Nelson Mandela Foundation 20th anniversary celebrations. We spoke to the Nelson Mandela Foundation Communications Director Luzuko Koti and former Bafana Bafana captain Aaron Mokoena who will be part of the race. Mamelodi Sundowns arrived in Morocco this week ahead of their CAF Champions League match against Wydad Casablanca on Saturday in what is fast becoming one of the biggest rivalries on the continent and SABC Sports Reporter Velile Mnyandu helped us preview the game.

Mary Gordon is an educator and the founder of ‘Roots of Empathy’ and ‘Seeds of Empathy’, two revolutionary educational programs based on the development of empathy and in nurturing emotional literacy from early childhood. According to Mary Gordon, “many of the problems afflicting society, like violence and poverty, are rooted in a lack of empathy.” Mary Gordon Murray has worked with numerous educational institutions and international bodies such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. government, and the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Twice she has met with the Dalai Lama who ultimately affirmed that programs like “Roots of Empathy” serve to build world peace. In 2009, the Canadian Teacher’s Federation awarded her the “Public Education Advocacy Award.” Currently, Mary Gordon is on the board of directors for the Ashoka Foundation, an international organization that supports social entrepreneurs around the world.

MultimediaLIVE — Gratuitous display of the apartheid-era flag demonstrates a total rejection of reconciliation and a clear intention to be hurtful and incite harm.This is according to Gauteng deputy judge president Phineas Mojapelo.In an equality court matter on Wednesday, he found that displaying the old flag constituted prohibited hate speech, discrimination and harassment.Mojapelo made this ruling as he passed judgment in favour of the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the SA Human Rights Commission in their application that the display of the 1928 flag be classified as hate speech.

The Equality Court has declared the gratuitous display of the Apartheid flag as hate speech, unfair discrimination and harassment. The Nelson Mandela Foundation brought the matter to court - stating that the display of the flag amounts to hate speech and unfair discrimination against black South Africans. Lobby group, AfriForum, challenged the move - saying it will violate freedom of speech. South Gauteng Deputy Judge President Phineas Mojapelo says those who display the apartheid flag, deliberately choose to reject reconciliation and their intention is to propagate hateful feelings. We speak to AfriForum's Head of Policy and Action, Ernst Roets

We also spoke to the Nelson Mandela Foundation's Director of Archives & Research Razia Saleh as we continue our Nelson Mandela Day celebrations.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is today heading to the Equality Court seeking an order restricting the public display of the old Apartheid flag. The Foundation contends that displays of the Apartheid flag that serve no genuine academic or artistic purpose

Guest Bio:Lindsay Hadley has become one of the most sought-after consultants and producers in the nonprofit sector. Early in her career, she facilitated humanitarian projects in Kenya, Peru, Mexico, and Thailand. Since then, she has demonstrated her exceptional fundraising skills, raising more than $33M+ directly for her clients and has leveraged $Billions for causes through her campaigns and events. 

Lindsay was executive producer of The End of Polio Concert in Perth, Australia, and the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park two years in a row (2012-2013) and producer 2014. The Global Citizen Festival has featured the world's biggest music acts, Hollywood actors, and countless world leaders. The festival secured a live audience of more than 60,000, leveraged $1.3 Billion in new funding commitments, and reached more than 3 billion people worldwide. It is the largest charity event syndication to date.In 2014, Lindsay launched FilmRaise, an online platform that connects filmmakers, charities, and viewers for social change. FilmRaise partnered with some of the world's top NGOs including the Nelson Mandela Foundation and The Malala Fund who earn money for every view of the film on their behalf. The platform has been praised as Indiewire and Forbes as “innovative” and “inspiring.”Lindsay was selected as a winner in Utah Business magazine's 2015 FORTY UNDER 40 Awards. Lindsay co-founded the tech start up, Time Machine. Hadley Impact Consulting worked on the first ever social impact fund partnered with the Vatican called the Laudato Si Challenge. Lindsay is a founding partner of the LSC and Executively Produced the first ever Demo Day at the Vatican. Lindsay is also the founding development consultant for United for Global Mental Health. Lindsay is the mother of 3 boys and the wife of a loving and supportive husband. She prizes family and personal relationships over everything else.

An INVITATION to an Art Exhibition and a letter of Gratitude to a special family. Inspired by Nelson Mandela Foundation call to action #BETHELEGACY for everyone to do what ever they can, to make this world a better place for those who need a helping hand. http://bit.ly/InviteFeb8th

The late South African president Nelson Mandela was memorialized with a statue on his 100th birthday. Last September, a life-size statue of Mandela was raised at the United Nations headquarters in New York. Mandela's statue is the only life-size figure at the facility. It portrays Mandela as he was delivering a speech on June 22, 1990, when he spoke to the United Nations Special Committee on Apartheid [uh-PAHRT-hahyt] for the first time. Before he became president, Mandela led the opposition against apartheid, a system that promoted racial segregation and inequality in South Africa. Under this system, black people were denied many rights, such as the right to vote or to run for office. Mandela first fought apartheid by organizing peaceful protests. Later, however, the government criminalized and violently silenced protests against the system. This led Mandela to establish an armed group called the "Spear of the Nation" to fight for freedom. When apartheid came to an end, Mandela became the first president of the Republic of South Africa in 1994. Throughout his term, he pushed for national reconciliation between blacks and whites in South Africa. Mandela stepped down in 1999 and established the Nelson Mandela Foundation to support different charitable organizations. In addition to the statue at the UN headquarters, Nelson Mandela was also honored with another statue in Cape Town, South Africa, earlier this year. The statue was raised on the city hall's balcony where he gave his speech on February 11, 1990 after being freed from a 27-year imprisonment. According to one South African official, the statue symbolizes Mandela's contribution in uniting all South Africans.

We're joined by two guests all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa. Verne Harris and Partonella Ngaba are with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and are visiting Brooklyn to celebrate Mandela's centenary, learn about his time spent in New York, and tell more folks about the foundation's work. Then, MacKenzie Fegan speaks with death doula Suzanne O'Brien, who helps individuals take control over their final days and foster new ways of thinking about the exit from life.

The Prison Letters of Nelson Mandela is a book very much for today.  Mandela has left us a rich treasure of letters that document his 27 years in prison. They speak of the anger, the self-control and his love of country and people that led to such a sacrifice. But above all, it speaks of the human toll that the separation from his family —his children especially— took on such a man. This the ultimate and cruelest expression of state control and power.  Sahm Venter was born in Johannesburg and was not a year old when Mandela was sent to prison. She worked as a journalist more than twenty years, 14 of which was with The Associated Press. Most of her reporting focused on the anti-apartheid struggle and South Africa's long road to democracy. She is currently a Senior Researcher at The Nelson Mandela Foundation.

CliffCentral.com — Nelson Mandela would have turned 100 this year on the 18th of July 2018 and the Nelson Mandela Foundation has dedicated the whole of 2018 as a centenary celebration. In light of this auspicious year, Lifestyle Home Garden would like to highlight some plants that have been named after this great icon and encourage you to add a touch of Madiba into your gardens to celebrate him year round. Lifestyle Home Garden

Niche Radio — #HangoutWithHeather listeners you will want to listen in on this one - two awesome interviews, and a slice of paradise in Muldersdrift - not to mention, epic sushi! Heather chats exclusively with yoga and fitness fundi (not to mention local actress, producer and TV host) Khabonina Qubeka and finds out more about her yoga DVD that is hitting the shelves, as well as her international yoga tour with the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Discovering beautiful places not far from home makes Heather happy, so of course she shares about her recent trip to visit Kloofzicht Lodge and Spa, as well as chats one on one with Chef Chris, who makes all the yummy food, and they chat all things beautiful, relaxation and of course, food. If you love great food - check out the brand new Ocean Basket that has just opened up on the piazza at Montecasino, great new venue and delicious sushi and tapas too. Yum! Make sure that you have diarised the 15th of April to join in this years Night with The Stars to support Hospice Wits. Over 100 designers and celebs will be pulling out all the stops at this glittering fundraiser fashion show at Sandton City. All your deets on the show! Heather has tickets to give away to both 'Married...but not to each other' starring Tumi Morake and Ndumiso Lindi at The Lyric on 14th April - make sure you enter to win!

#HangoutWithHeather listeners you will want to listen in on this one - two awesome interviews, and a slice of paradise in Muldersdrift - not to mention, epic sushi! Heather chats exclusively with yoga and fitness fundi (not to mention local actress, producer and TV host) Khabonina Qubeka and finds out more about her yoga DVD that is hitting the shelves, as well as her international yoga tour with the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Discovering beautiful places not far from home makes Heather happy, so of course she shares about her recent trip to visit Kloofzicht Lodge and Spa, as well as chats one on one with Chef Chris, who makes all the yummy food, and they chat all things beautiful, relaxation and of course, food. If you love great food - check out the brand new Ocean Basket that has just opened up on the piazza at Montecasino, great new venue and delicious sushi and tapas too. Yum! Make sure that you have diarised the 15th of April to join in this years Night with The Stars to support Hospice Wits. Over 100 designers and celebs will be pulling out all the stops at this glittering fundraiser fashion show at Sandton City. All your deets on the show! Heather has tickets to give away to both 'Married...but not to each other' starring Tumi Morake and Ndumiso Lindi at The Lyric on 14th April - make sure you enter to win! www.heatherhook.com

  No matter where you are, you can change the world.   I had the distinct honor to meet four talented and committed nonprofit leaders during my trip to South Africa. They are Le'Kedra Robertson and Eshanda Fennell, two American women who replanted themselves in Johannesburg as part of their faith journey; Mirriam "Nuska" Zwane, a South African IT entrepreneur who now leads a social service organization; and Sello Hatang, the head of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Each professional is contributing their skills and energies to serve the least among them in South Africa.   Join us for a fascinating conversation about taking an international leap of faith, how to recognize "the God nudge" in your career, and what Nelson Mandela said to Afrikaner military leaders who refused to accept the new way forward.   It's a Special Episode of Protégé Podcast: Servant Leaders of South Africa.  

Today marks 4 years since the passing of former President Nelson Mandela on 5 December 2013 - and the Nelson Mandela Foundation will mark the day with the opening of an exhibition titled UNTHREADING MANDELA. UDM Leader Bantu Holomisa is expected to deliver a key note address, and the day will also kick start the centenary of his birth, that will culminate on his birthday on July 18, 2018. Nthakoana Ngatane reports

CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Sello Hatang and AfriForum's CEO, Kallie Kriel in conversation with Elvis Presslin on whether the old South African flag should be banned....

Could you think of a single word that you most identify with? The 200 Women project asked amazing women from around the world to do just that. Can you guess what they said? We’ll give you a hint – love, trust, hope and courage. Listen in to hear why. In this episode, you’ll hear from: Ronni Kahn, the founder of food rescue organisation OzHarvest. Vidya Balan, a Bollywood actor and human rights activist. Eva McGauley, an anti-sexual violence activist. She has been diagnosed with terminal nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Jessica Gallagher, a vision-impaired Paralypian who was the first Australian to win medals at both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. Anita Heiss, an author, and advocate for Aboriginal visibility in literature. Nicole Tung, an award-winning photojournalist whose friend and colleague, James Foley, was executed by Islamic State. Susan Carland, a writer, sociologist and academic. She converted from Christianity to Islam at the age of 19. Sharon Brous, a leading US-based rabbi. Collette Dinnigan, Australian-based fashion and interior designer. Rosie Batty, an advocate and campaigner against family violence following the murder of her son, Luke, by his father. Dolores Huerta, a labour activist and community organiser. She was awarded the American Presidential Medal of Freedom. Andrea Mason, indigenous rights activist. Sahm Venter, a journalist and author. She currently holds the role of senior researcher at the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

The Trek For Mandela team has successfully conquered the highest point of Mount Kilimanjaro. Twenty-two climbers embarked on this expedition as part of raising funds for the Nelson Mandela Foundation initiatives aimed at assisting young girls with sanitary pads. SABC reporter, Gillian Pillay tells us how difficult the climb was...

South Africa's constitutional democracy is under threat and constitutional accountability by government officials has been eroded. These were the words of The Board of Trustees of the Nelson Mandela Foundation as they added their views on the state of the country, during a media briefing yesterday evening. The Board of Trustees also lamented incidents of violence plaguing the country as well as what the Foundation calls the continued assault on the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.

Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO, Sello Hatang, says society has entered what he describes as an era of vulgarity. This after artist, Ayanda Mabulu, painted an image that depicts President Jacob Zuma performing a sexual act on Madiba. It's being interpreted as raping the former president's legacy. Speaking to Sakina Kamwendo Hatang says although he respects Mabulu's right to freedom of expression, his painting is in bad taste

CliffCentral.com — Luzuko Koti, Communications Director of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, speaks about Anti-Racism Week and human rights. #BeHumanRights

The Nelson Mandela Foundation says celebrating Nelson Mandela's centenary is not only for South Africans but for all those who globally respected the former president. The Foundation will launch the Nelson Mandela Centenary Programme in Soweto today, marking 100 years since the birth of the world icon. Madiba died on December 5, 2013 at the age of 95 Mbali Sibanyoni Reports

The Nelson Mandela Foundation will mark the third anniversary of Nelson Mandela's passing at an event which will include guest speakers Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy Minister Ayanda Dlodlo and Dr Leon Wessels. Speakers will offer reflections on Madiba's legacy in relation both to what is happening in the world today. The event will take place at the Foundation's Houghton office.

Matt Houston is Chief of Staff of BEAM, a company that offers nonprofits bundled technology and professional services to provide high quality back office services and the capacity to grow. Matt is also Principal of MLH Enterprises and has been a consultant for organizations such as The Nelson Mandela Foundation and KIPP Charter School System. He was also the Executive Director of Group Excellence, a mentoring and tutoring company that became the second largest tutoring program in Texas. He chats with us about Loss, Burnout and Digging Wells

Student unrest at universities has reached untenable levels. The tensions have led to violence as well as a number of assaults. We are at a crisis point and we have to act now before lives are lost. As a result, a group of likeminded active citizens have joined forces to provide independent mediation, conflict resolution and facilitation services to the universities and the student movements who request it. The help will be provided under the name #AccessThuto, meaning access education. #AccessThuto is led by former Constitutional Court Judge Yvonne Mokgoro, Sello Hatang CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Kingsley Makhubela CEO of Brand South Africa and Neeshan Balton CEO of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation, the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation along with a number of their supporters will this week launch their concept for anti-racism week. Spearheaded by the Anti-Racism Network South Africa, the week is scheduled for March aims to fight racism and related forms of discrimination on a national scale, using what they call the collective weight of multiple organisations. We spoke to the Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, Neeshan Balton...

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is this week celebrating the life and times of Nelson Mandela. This week marks two years since Tata Madiba's death and joining in on the celebrations is Britain's Prince Henry. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation , Sello Hatang

Unemployment and poverty continue to be among some the biggest challenges facing South Africa. With the unofficial unemployment rate at almost 40 percent, and the economic growth revised downwards, the gap between the rich and the poor is likely to grow wider. This is part of the reason why the Nelson Mandela Foundation has invited renowned French economist Professor Thomas Piketty, to deliver the 13th annual Nelson Mandela Lecture. He is popular for his views on inequality. Morafe Tabane reports

The Nelson Mandela Foundation received more than 23-thousand voice messages after Madiba's death. From more than 130 countries around the world, individuals, families, organisations and communities sent their heartfelt tributes, condolences and memorabilia.