What does voting mean to you in shaping South Africa’s future?

- It’s a symbol of empowerment for marginalised people, granting them a voice in decision-making

- It means nothing to me; the votes are rigged in any case

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' I never loose, I either win or Learn. - Nelson Mandela.

One thing I learnt from Nelson Mandela's life is that a good leader acknowledges and even celebrated the contributions of others . An insecure leader allows themselves to feel..

After voting in South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, Madiba said: “[This] is the realisation of hopes and dreams that we have cherished over decades.”

Let’s honour his legacy by shaping our country’s future through voting.

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NelsonMandela Every vote carries weight in shaping South Africa's future. Let's remember the impact of our votes as we head to the polls in 2024.

.Sam🐣 from the Nelson Mandela Foundation was a panellist at the Amazon Leadership Initiative’s Footsteps Digital Memoir over the weekend. She emphasised the critical need to accelerate investments in women. #theamazonleadershipinitiative

Busisiwe Seabe, writer and activist, looks back at the key messages from the 21st #NMAL delivered by Malala Yousafzai last year and makes a plea for more action to address #educationforall and #genderequality .

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Writing in @prosyn, Graça Machel calls for urgent action to protect civilians in #Gaza , secure a full and immediate ceasefire, and hold #Israel accountable for its violations of international law:

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“At this time when thousands of Palestinians are being murdered by the Israeli government in Gaza, against the backdrop of an ongoing occupation, this is the time we all need to be activists in big and small ways.

“You cannot just be an accountant. You need to be an activist…

Archive preservation is a cornerstone of the #NelsonMandelaFoundation ’s mission, ensuring the meticulous documentation of Nelson Mandela's political and personal journey and capturing the pivotal events that have shaped South Africa’s trajectory.

This is a throwback to the…

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

We have a number of books at our #GoodwillCollection store.

Shop for them at our store at 107 Central Street, Houghton

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The Elders today welcome Denis Mukwege, Noble Peace Prize Laureate, to the group.

A tireless campaigner on conflict-related sexual violence and human rights, his experience will bolster our push for courageous leadership on global challenges.

Read more: theelders.org/news/denis-muk…

“There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.”

Let us be guided by #NelsonMandela ’s courage and wisdom, and let's reflect on ways to follow his call to “make of the world a better place” #ForEveryChild .

Food is hope🕊️, health⚕️, home🏡 and so much more.

For the millions of people WFP reaches every year, food is the foundation for a full and dignified life.

We also believe that it's a cornerstone for #peace . 🕊️

Last year’s Critical Dialogue Series: What does this moment call for? panel discussion was opened by former President Kgalema Motlanthe, who talked about the crisis the country finds itself in and what is required to turn it around. View his speech here: brnw.ch/21wIoav

From presidents to royalty, celebrities and sporting legends, to thousands of ordinary people, many have had the privilege of meeting Nelson Mandela.

We want to hear your story! Share with us your unforgettable moment of meeting this iconic figure.

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