Be of service to those who need it most this Mandela Day - President Ramaphosa
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Mandela Day “67 minutes” acts of service
South Africans are asked to dedicate their Mandela Day to 67 minutes of acts of service such as feeding the hungry, comforting the lonely, or supporting the elderly, and to lend their skills and time to organisations that serve communities.
- Who it is for
- every South African
- How to act on it
- Dedicate “67 minutes” to acts of service (feed the hungry, comfort the lonely, or support the elderly) and lend skills and time to organisations that serve communities.
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“This year, we ask every South African to heed that call. Let us give our 67 minutes through acts of service that feed the hungry, comfort the lonely or support the elderly. Let us lend our skills and time to the organisations that serve our communities every day.
Establishment of an International Panel on Inequality
The government says it is working with other countries and institutions to establish an International Panel on Inequality to monitor global inequality, assess its causes and consequences, and recommend policies needed to reverse it.
- Who it is for
- other countries and institutions (to work with) and, by implication, global stakeholders affected by inequality
- How to act on it
- Work with other countries and institutions to establish the panel; the article does not describe a public application or participation route.
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“We are now working with other countries and institutions to establish an International Panel on Inequality to monitor global inequality, assess its causes and consequences and recommend the policies needed to reverse it.
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TO G20 PRESIDENCY WORK
Key Takeaways
- Mandela Day call by President Cyril Ramaphosa
- International Mandela Day commemorated on 18 July (Nelson Mandela’s birthday)
- “67 minutes” of service requested
- Examples of service: feed the hungry, comfort the lonely, support the elderly
- Encouragement to lend skills and time to community organisations
- Poverty and inequality framed as requiring “acts of justice” and policy action
- Reference to G20 Presidency work on global inequality and a first report commissioned
- Plan to establish an International Panel on Inequality to monitor and recommend policies
- Local priorities mentioned: early learning in schools, completing overhaul of skills development system, quality healthcare, worker-protecting laws, improved social protection, public and social employment programmes
- Article date: Monday, 13 July 2026
- President Cyril Ramaphosa
- Nelson Mandela
- United Nations General Assembly
- G20
- International Panel on Inequality
- South African government
- SAnews.gov.za
- Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
Dates
Opening Date
13 July 2026
Closing Date
13 July 2026