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Former education minister and diplomat Naledi Pandor takes the helm at Nelson Mandela University, pledging to champion youth empowerment and academic freedom. Her appointment brings decades of leadership experience to advancing education and opportunity in South Africa's Eastern Cape.
Young African thinkers can win cash prizes and global fellowships by sharing solutions to poverty, climate change, and inequality. The Nelson Mandela Essay Prize opens doors for emerging scholars to shape international policy.
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A South African animal shelter will dramatically improve conditions after welfare inspectors found serious problems. The court settlement ensures stray animals get proper food, clean water, and veterinary care.
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After helping launch the Boardwalk Hotel and Casino 25 years ago, Sisulu Madondo is back as general manager with a mission to modernize the beloved venue. Despite power outages and economic pressures, he's bringing global expertise and hometown heart to keep Gqeberha's premier destination thriving.
Nicholas "Fink" Haysom, who died at 73, helped negotiate South Africa's transition from apartheid to democracy and spent decades mediating conflicts worldwide. His journey from student activist to presidential advisor to UN peacemaker shows how one person's commitment to justice can reshape nations.
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Nicholas "Fink" Haysom went from solitary confinement under apartheid to designing one of the world's most celebrated constitutions. His six-decade journey from banned student activist to Nelson Mandela's chief legal adviser shows how one person's commitment to justice can reshape nations.
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A South African company is using high-tech drones to clean garbage from dangerous cliffsides and assist police with everything from poaching to vandalism. The initiative showcases how drone technology can solve community problems while keeping people safe.
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When potholes and illegal dumps pile up in Nelson Mandela Bay, residents aren't waiting for help. Armed with gloves and determination, community groups are reclaiming their streets and restoring neighborhood pride.
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In the heart of Nelson Mandela Bay, a 200-year-old cathedral continues to stand as a living monument to history, faith, and community. St Mary's Cathedral, designed by the city's first architect in 1825, houses artifacts some believe date back to the 14th century.
Nelson Mandela's great grandson Siyabulela is touring Toronto schools to teach children about reconciliation and building bridges between communities. The social justice activist visited a Scarborough preschool to share his great grandfather's message of peace during a time when the world feels increasingly divided.
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A South African metro is tackling a massive water leak problem head-on by hiring more engineers and contractors to save millions of liters from going to waste. Despite aging pipes and 6,000+ reported leaks, the city is taking concrete steps toward a permanent solution.
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On February 11, 1990, Nelson Mandela walked out of prison after 27 years, changing South Africa forever. Thousands gathered to witness the moment that would reshape a nation.
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The Drill Hall, where Nelson Mandela faced treason charges in 1956, is being reborn as a thriving cultural space filled with trees and recycled art. A collective of Johannesburg artists is healing the abandoned building with plants and creativity.
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Metro police in South Africa prevented a potential tragedy by stopping an overloaded taxi carrying 40 passengers, mostly schoolchildren, in a vehicle designed for just 16 people. The arrest came just days before a separate crash killed 12 students, sparking a nationwide crackdown on unsafe school transport.