Nelson Mandela School Library Project

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The Nelson Mandela School Library Project aims to change the face of literacy in schools across South Africa. Through the deployment of refurbished shipping containers that are converted into libraries, this initiative benefits more than 80 000 children daily and has been ongoing since 2011.

2023-06-16

How organisations can support South...

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How organisations can support South...

Every Youth Month, South Africans get a chance to reflect on the victories and challenges faced by the youth over the past year. But how organisations can support South Africa's...

2018-10-15

Sonwabile Ndamase and Relate join...

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Sonwabile Ndamase and Relate join...

Legendary ‘Madiba shirt’ designer, Sonwabile Ndamase, showcased his latest collection at this year’s Mandela Bay Fashion Week (MBFW), from 11 - 14 October.

2018-09-12

Children must be able to read with...

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Children must be able to read with...

Children must be able to read with comprehension about their heritage

2018-09-04

11-year-old author inspires children...

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11-year-old author inspires children...

Teachers and children at the historic Crown Mines Primary School gathered at their local library for a special National Book Week reading with accomplished local author, Stacey...

2018-09-02

R100m poverty alleviation plan gets...

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R100m poverty alleviation plan gets...

R100m poverty alleviation plan gets big backing from SA businesses

2018-07-18

Relate Trust teams up with Kingsley...

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Relate Trust teams up with Kingsley...

Relate Trust teams up with Kingsley Holgate to honour gogos and tatas for Mandela’s 100th year

2018-06-25

Reports show the impact of access to...

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Reports show the impact of access to...

We all know that the South African Constitution declares that “everyone has the right to a basic education”. But there is a desperate need for resources in rural communities...

2018-05-03

How access to books is helping kids

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How access to books is helping kids

Koketso Sachane speaks to Hlubi Mboya, Ambassador for Nelson Mandela Library Projects on How access to books is helping kids

2018-05-01

Celebrate Mandela's centenary year...

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Celebrate Mandela's centenary year...

In partnership with the ‘Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom Foundation’ (LWTF), the Relate Trust has launched a Mandela Centenary Relate bracelet to raise awareness and connect all...

2018-03-29

Mandelas, business leaders launch...

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Mandelas, business leaders launch...

Nelson Mandela’s granddaughters, HRH Princess Zaziwe Manaway and HRH Princess Swati Dlamini-Mandela of the Mandela Royal House, joined Relate Trust to launch the Mandela...

2017-07-13

Seniors and celebrities go to battle...

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Seniors and celebrities go to battle...

A day that will be remembered as The Battle of My 67 Beads. The battleground: the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The warriors, nimble-fingered and determined to show no mercy…for...

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