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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.