Five charities sharing the Madiba magic this Mandela Day: How YOU can help the helpers…

Frida Hartley Shelter’s 67 Challenge – July 

The Frida Hartley Shelter for Homeless Women and Children is running its 67 challenge for Mandela Month.

Donate 67 of any item from its wish list throughout the month and drop it off at the shelter in Yeoville to share the love.

From groceries to toiletries and cleaning items, there is an array of items that many of us take for granted that would make all the difference for the shelter.

Find the full wish list here.

Ladles of Love – 18 July

Individuals, small groups and businesses can spend their 67 minutes with Ladles of Love.

Your ticket of R250 secures your volunteering spot for a variety of activation zones and will go towards feeding a child two healthy meals a day for a month. 

Location: Kyalami Convention Centre in Midrand

Book your spot on the Ladles of Love website here.

FoodForward SA – 18 July

This year’s FoodForward SA Mandela Day Food Drive will once again help provide essential food items to households in need.

Spend 67 minutes helping the team put together much-needed food packs.

Pick a time slot that works for you and purchase your tickets for R67 on Webtickets, which will go towards the donation.

Mandela Day at Woodrock – 19 July

Join Woodrock Animal Shelter in honouring Madiba’s legacy through unity, kindness, and action.

Donate to support animals in need. The Rainbow Nation Tree Tribute allows supporters to write a personal message on a ribbon to tie to their symbolic tree for just R67.

Money raised will go towards a dental machine and a blood analysis machine for the clinic.

Location: Plot 51, R511, Hennops River Valley, Centurion Rural

Time: 9.30 am to 3 pm

Tickets are available on Quicket and at the door.

Mandela Day Walk and Run – 19 July

Get involved with this year’s Mandela Day Walk and Run with the Nelson Mandela Foundation at the DP Wanderers Stadium.  

Participants can choose between the 5km, 10km and 21km, and entry fees vary from R100 to R200.

They also have a virtual entry if you can’t make it in person.

Find out more information and enter here.

BONUS: 947’s Drive with Thando fills up the studio

Thando, Matt and Lerato are running a donation drive for preloved items live at Montecasino this week.

Clean out your closet and pull through, and help fill up the studio.

RELATED: Fill up the studio with 947’s Drive with Thando for Mandela Day

Drop off your donations outside the 947 studios at Montecasino and give the team a wave hello in the booth from 14 to 18 July 2025, 3 pm to 6 pm.