Which Bank Buy Mandela Coins In South Africa?

Which Bank Buy Mandela Coins In South Africa

Nelson Mandela, the iconic symbol of South Africa’s fight for freedom, is forever immortalized on coinage. But what happens when your family heirloom Mandela coin sits gathering dust, or you inherit a collection and wonder what to do with it? Can you simply walk into any bank and exchange it for cash? The answer, surprisingly, … Read more

Where And how to Sell Mandela Coins

Where And how to Sell Mandela Coins

Nelson Mandela is one of the most iconic figures in modern history, and his legacy continues to inspire people around the world. One way that his legacy lives on is through the Mandela coins, which were minted in his honor by the South African Mint. These rare coins have become highly sought after by collectors … Read more

Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Ndaba Mandela, tests positive for coronavirus

Ndaba Mandela coronavirus

Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Ndaba Mandela, has revealed that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The author, mentor, spokesperson, entrepreneur and political consultant broke the news on his Instagram account. ALSO READ: Ster-Kinekor implements Coronavirus response measures In a video shared on social media, Ndaba Mandela said that he is not showing any symptoms and … Read more

DJ Black Coffee Reflects On The Accident That Left Him Paralysed

DJ Black Coffee Nelson Mandela

While many South Africans celebrated the day (11 February 1990) that the former president Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years, internationally-renowned DJ Black Coffee took to Instagram to reflect on an incident that left him with brachial plexus. ALSO READ: DJ Black Coffee responds to ‘cheating’ rumours 30 years ago, DJ Black … Read more

Local writer, activist, and Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka Mandela birth

Zoleka Mandela gives birth

South African writer, activist, breast cancer survivor and Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter Zoleka Mandela, has welcomed her fifth baby Zenzile Mutoba Bashala. ALSO READ: Zoleka Mandela On Her Weird Pregnancy Cravings Zoleka Mandela confirmed the good news on social media on Wednesday night. Zoleka, who gave birth to a baby girl six days before her due … Read more

Maison Martell celebrates the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela at the Forever Young Gala Dinner

Maison Martell Nelson Mandela

Maison Martell has donated a 100-year-old cognac to be auctioned at the Forever Young Gala Dinner, which will be held in Johannesburg on 30th November 2018, and marking the centenary of the birth of Nelson Mandela.  ALSO READ: DJ Sbu Releases New Book Titled The Art Of Hustling: Sell Or Surrender Three foundations – the House … Read more

Trevor Noah to host the Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100

Trevor Noah to host the Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100

South African-born, superstar comedian Trevor Noah is set to host the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 taking place in Johannesburg. 

ALSO READ: Trevor Noah Named One Of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People

The event, which will take place on Sunday, 2nd December  in Johannesburg, will be honouring Nelson Mandela’s centennial.

Trevor Noah joins a line-up of co-hosts of the host committee including Naomi Campbell, Bonang Matheba, Sir Bob Geldof, Tyler Perry, Gayle King and Forest Whitaker.

Local celebrities such as K Naomi, Lucas Radebe, Nandi Madida, Pearl Thusi, Somizi and Zakes Bantwini will also join as Global Citizen: Mandela 100 Advocates to support the campaign against extreme poverty.

“It is an honor to be a part of the Global Citizen Festival event celebrating the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela,” Trevor said in a statement.

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Xavier Saer appointed official photographer for Trek4Mandela Centenary Expedition

Xavier Saer

Commercial and celebrity photographer, Xavier Saer, has announced that he will join the Trek4Mandela Centenary Expedition to Mount Kilimanjaro this Thursday, 12 July 2018, as the official appointed photographer.

ALSO READ: Xavier Saer Launches Photography Collection, “Himba, Lords Of The Sand”

Xavier Saer’s appointment is highly fitting as he is an experienced adventure photographer and has experience climbing mountains such as in the Andes of Peru and the Himalayas.

Now in its 7th year, the 2018 Trek4Mandela will celebrate Nelson Mandela’s Centenary. The annual Trek4Mandela is an initiative that aims to raise enough funds to ensure that 500 000 South African schoolgirls will not miss a day of school as a result of menstrual challenges. The Trek is carried out in support of Caring4Girls, which assists schoolgirls by providing them with sanitary towels.

“Once I read what Caring4Girls were doing, I was sold on the idea. We are not just climbing for ourselves, we are raising awareness about a massive issue that occurs on a monthly basis across the world, especially here,” shares Xavier Saer.

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Nonhle Thema says Mandela didn’t spend years in prison for us to be drunkards

Nonhle Thema alcohol

Nonhle Thema, best known for presenting the music shows O-Boma and O-Access, both on Channel O, has decided to stay away from alcohol. Nonhle, who was one of the most popular hot South African celebrities, says Nelson Mandela didn’t serve 27 years in jail for us to be drunkards.

“In the entertainment industry, you are surrounded by alcohol and it is hard to say no. It is seen as cool to drink and get drunk. I tell people that you don’t need alcohol to have a good time, it is a trap. Mandela didn’t go to jail for 27 years for us to be drunkards.”

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