Local news
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Thousands honour Mandela’s legacy at 2026 Mandela Day Walk & Run in Illovo
Local newsParticipants of all ages took to the streets around DP World Wanderers Stadium, choosing to walk or run in celebration…
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Unexpected Mandela Day surprise leaves Rosebank Union Church passers-by smiling
Local newsPedestrians and commuters travelling along Winnie Mandela Drive and Sandton Drive paused in amazement as the Rosebank Union Church fence,…
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Parkmore community gives derelict property a new life
Community galleriesParkmore community dedicated their 67 minutes for Mandela Day to restoring a neglected property, which had become an eyesore for…
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Sandton CPF Mandela Day clean-up initiative leaves Sandton Police Station spotless
Local newsThe volunteers who help keep Sandton's neighbourhoods safe traded their usual duties for cleaning supplies as they honoured Mandela Day…
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Crime awareness drive urges motorists to stay vigilant
CrimePolice, private security and the Randburg CPF teamed up outside Pick n Pay on Nicol to educate shoppers and motorists…
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Mandela Day makeover transforms classrooms at Montrose Primary School
Local newsBusinesses and non-profit organisations joined forces to renovate classrooms, repair facilities, and donate essential items during a Mandela Day initiative…
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How Parkmore Nursery School preschoolers made a big impact for Mandela Day
Local newsParkmore Nursery School learners embraced the spirit of giving by helping collect donations for elderly residents and preparing sandwiches for…
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Young audiences step into Thumbelina’s magical world at Theatre on the Square
Local newsChildren became part of the show as they sang, danced and helped the tiny Thumbelina overcome every challenge on her…
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Hundreds of volunteers pack food parcels at Wanderers Stadium ahead of Nelson Mandela Day
Local newsJust two days before the official celebration of Nelson Mandela Day, Ashraful Aid’s Mandela Day initiative brought together corporate volunteers…
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Hyde Park Corner celebrates African design while 67 Blankets inspires a movement of warmth and hope
Local newsDesign met purpose at Hyde Park Corner as the Made for Living exhibition launched with a stunning knitted chandelier created…
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Ruva Chikoto eager to represent South Africa in Mongolia
Local newsAs the International Junior Maths Olympiad draws closer, a Redhill learner is looking forward to representing South Africa while embracing…
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Water crisis threatens 58-year-old Sandton farmer’s thriving garden
Local newsAfter creating jobs and feeding struggling families through her garden at Innesfree Park, Lekau Nkoko is appealing for a borehole,…
