Khayelitsha dialogue rejects violence on Mandela Day July 20, 2009 – On the first Mandela Day, July 18, 2009, the community of Khayelitsha in Cape Town convened…
Paper Wars launches on Mandela Day July 21, 2009 –Mandela Day was not only a day for South Africans to get involved in community-based activities;…
Mandela Day is Reconciliation Day for Atteridgeville July 19, 2009 – The community of Atteridgeville near Pretoria celebrated Mandela Day yesterday with a reconciliation event, during which…
Spirit of giving on Mandela Day July 18, 2009 – The Nelson Mandela Foundation teamed up with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) today to donate…
Nelson Mandela celebrates his 91st birthday July 18, 2009 – Nelson Mandela began his 91st birthday celebrations today at his home in Johannesburg with a…
New York gears up for inaugural Mandela Day concert July 17, 2009 – The build up to the inaugural Mandela Day concert at Radio City Music Hall in New…
Mandela Day is about ordinary people being positive July 17, 2009 – Nelson Mandela famously stated in 2008 that “it is time for new hands to lift the…
Social cohesion in the spotlight July 17, 2009 – Media stereotypes about migrants and the need for government to condemn violence more strongly were discussed…
The Seventh Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture address The Seventh Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture address by Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus.
Mandela Day events July 14, 2009 – This list records activities that were implemented by a range of organisations or companies across…
Let’s make South Africa the first country to eradicate poverty, says Professor Yunus July 11, 2009 – Nobel Peace Laureate and founder and managing director of Grameen Bank, Professor Muhammad Yunus, delivered the…
Muhammad Yunus provokes thought and animated discussion July 11, 2009 – The audience in the Johannesburg City Hall at the Seventh Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture hailed Professor…
Prof Yunus inspires learners at Seventh Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture July 11, 2009 – Three grade nine learners from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) were chosen to…
“A better world starts with imagination” July 11, 2009 – Nobel laureate and Grameen Bank founder Professor Muhammad Yunus addressed students at the CIDA City Campus…
Reflecting on Professor Yunus’s words July 11, 2009 – Students at Professor Muhammad Yunus’s lecture at CIDA City Campus yesterday share their reflections on his…
Professor Muhammad Yunus meets Nelson Mandela July 10, 2009 – Nelson Mandela and Grameen Bank founder Professor Muhammad Yunus met today in Johannesburg as part of…
Microfinance debate calls for decisive action July 10, 2009 – Microfinancing has had a positive impact in South Africa and people need to stop looking for…
Economic crisis a “gift from the gods” July 9, 2008 – Why are some people poor? Could it be different? What needs to change? These were some…
Professor Muhammad Yunus shares views on poverty and risk July 8, 2009 – Business doesn’t give enough credit to people – literally and figuratively. The innovative Bangladeshi banker Muhammad…
Annual Lecture speaker soaks up South African history July 7, 2009 – Professor Muhammad Yunus began his trip to South Africa with a heritage tour today, visiting some…
