In honour of our legendary former President, Nelson Mandela, and his life and love for our country, why not spread the love, do good and give back to the community on Nelson Mandela Day on 18 July with these events and initiatives in and around Joburg? There’s something for everyone.
Dance For Good at The Zone @ Rosebank
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025 from 18:00 to 19:07
STRONG PR, Marketing and Events, in partnership with Secret Sunrise and The Zone @ Rosebank, invites you to be part of something meaningful, memorable and joy-filled. A 67-minute dance session to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day! This guided dance experience is a chance to mark your 67 minutes for Madiba in a way that’s fun, inclusive and uplifting.
67 Minutes at Zoo Lake
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025
Spend your 67 minutes making a difference — the simple act of recycling can have a BIG impact on our beloved city. Drop off your recyclables at Fibre Circle’s Drop-And-Go bin at Zoo Lake. Honour Madiba’s legacy by giving back to the planet. You can drop off your plastic, cardboard, paper – if it’s recyclable, they’ll take it! All proceeds go back into keeping Zoo Lake clean and beautiful. Click here for more details.
Ladles of Love
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025 at 09:00 – 17:00.
A single day, a singular objective, and an abundance of love. Ladles of Love aspires to gather the largest assembly of volunteers dedicating 67 minutes of their time towards volunteering activities that are designed to nourish, nurture and grow small children in need. You choose from ‘Volunteer Activation Stations’ including: A-MAKE; B-CREATE; C-CRAFT; D-GROW. Click here to book your 67 minutes to this amazing cause.
Ashraful Aid
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025 at 09:00
Give just 67 minutes of your time to uplift lives with Ashraful Aid and DP World Lions! Join them in honoring Nelson Mandela’s legacy through compassion, service, and action. Spend your minutes helping them pack, share, and care. Just this small act of kindness can spark a lifetime of hope. This year, they aim to match and build on their 2024 success by packing 5 000 food parcels, focusing on families led by women, households with children, and elderly individuals.
Want to get involved? Click here.
Mandela Day at Woodrock
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025 and Saturday, 19 July 2025 from 09:30 – 15:00
Join Woodrock Animal Shelter in honouring Madiba’s legacy through unity, kindness, and action. Make a donation to support animals in need. The Rainbow Nation Tree Tribute allows supporters to write a personal message of love, hope or remembrance on a ribbon to tie to their symbolic tree for just R67.
Every cent raised goes toward buying a dental machine and blood analysis machine for their clinic. Tickets will be available at the door. Click here for more information.
FoodForward Packing Event
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025 from 09:30.
The FoodForward SA Mandela Day brings thousands of corporates, schools, clubs, families, and individuals together to spend their 67 minutes sorting and packing essential food groceries for those who are food insecure, while fostering unity and collective action toward a shared goal – food security for all.
Mandela Day at Mall Of the South
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025 from 10:00 – 17:00.
In the spirit of Madiba, Mall of the South, in proud partnership with SOJO Helping Hands Foundation and their kind sponsors, are coming together to feed and clothe over 2 000 individuals in need. Your small act of kindness can warm a soul, fill a belly, and remind someone that they matter. All donations will be handed to the Momo Upliftment Centre. Drop off your donations at Entrance 2, Mall of the South.
Melrose Arch and SA Harvest #BucketsfNutrition
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025 from 12:00 – 16:00.
Make a difference this Mandela Month! Join Melrose Arch and @SAHarvest in the fight against hunger. Pack nutritious buckets in just 67 minutes and challenge your friends, family, or colleagues to do the same. Every bucket brings us closer to a hunger-free future.
Mandela Day Walk and Run
Date: Saturday, 19 July 2025
Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated 2025 Mandela Day Walk and Run is back at The DP World Wanderers Stadium. This annual event, proudly sponsored by BP South Africa, Mahindra and Balwin Properties, is more than just a race – it’s a celebration of community service and positive change. This annual event is dedicated to promoting community service and inspiring positive change within our communities.
The Society for Animals in Distress
Date: Friday, 19 July from 18:00 – 21:00.
This Mandela Day, roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty for a cause that matters!
Join The Society for Animals in Distress for a hands-on day of gardening, painting, and deep-cleaning as they improve their space for the animals who need kindness and love most.
Volunteer at Friends of Ferals
Date: 19 July 2025 from09:30 to 15:30
Mark your calendars for 19 July 2025. Join Friends of Ferals at their shelter for a heartwarming day with their rescue cats and help make a difference in their lives. Get involved by spending 67 minutes cuddling, playing, or helping out with their kitties. Baking 67 cupcakes for them to sell, or sell them on their behalf to raise funds. Or collect 67 cans or 67kg of cat food to help fill tiny bellies. Or you can donate your skills: DIY, painting, repairs, gardening… every bit helps! Click here for more details.
Boston Rescue Mandela Day 2025 Fundraiser
Mandela Day is always a special day for the Boston Rescue. Support Boston Rescue this year by making a donation, sponsoring a bag of food, signing up as a volunteer, or sharing their posts to raise awareness. They are in need of funds for kennelling, transport, vaccinations, sterilisation, microchipping, and food. They also need support for Facebook ads, which are a vital part of their rehoming efforts.
Wings of Inspiration Elderly Care Centre
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025
Celebrate Mandela Day 2025 with Heart at Wings Elderly Care Centre in Randfontein. Make your 67 minutes count by bringing joy, laughter, and love to their elderly residents! Enjoy a day of dancing, connection, and shared smiles. Spend quality lunch time with the residents. Or take along 67 items such as non-perishable food, gently used or new clothing, toiletries or care packages. Whether you’re an individual, a team, or a company – your time and kindness can make a real difference.
Bassline FEST 2025
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025 from 20:00
This Mandela Day, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and Bassline are joining forces for an unforgettable celebration of music, memory and impact. Bassline FEST will take place at the Gold Reef City Lyric Theatre. The live show will feature powerful performances from Grammy-nominated MÖRDA and the Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir, including a special song dedicated to Nelson Mandela in honour of his legacy. Click here to get your tickets.
The events of Mandela Day are a reminder that each individual has the power to make a difference. By volunteering our time and energy, we can help to create a more just and equitable world.
