The Shoprite Foundation has announced that, in celebration of Mandela Day, it provided 1 200 learners from Mveledzandivho Primary School in Soweto with their first-ever virtual reality experience. 

The Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation has joined its partner entity Adopt-a-School for its 12^th 'Back to School for Mandela Day' Campaign as part of the 15^th International Nelson Mandela Day on Thursday, 18 July. The annual initiative is one of the ways the foundation has expressed its support for Nelson Mandela's commitment to education. 

Chefs with Compassion, a non-profit organisation, has announced that it has successfully hosted its largest annual cook-off in honour of Nelson Mandela Day for the fourth consecutive year — producing over 1 250 litres of nutritious soup and feeding more than 5 000 South Africans. 

Mscsports has announced that, on Nelson Mandela Day, it hosted a netball clinic that aimed to do more than just give back to the community. The agency aimed to use the initiative to leave a lasting and positive impact. 

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Volunteers from Crown Relocations South Africa and Crown Records Management South Africa have dedicated their time and effort to pack 150 meal packs and knit 150 scarves, distributing them to those in need, in honour of Mandela Day. This initiative has aimed to alleviate food insecurity and provide warmth to vulnerable South Africans during the harsh winter months.

CapeTalk 567 has announced that it is offering audiences a sneak peek of its new logo, elevating listener engagement and modern appeal. The station says it is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey as a leading talk radio station. The station is starting the rollout of a refreshed logo with a campaign aimed to spark attention on social media. 

Digify Africa has announced that, in the spirit of Mandela Month, it is reaching out to the communities or businesses for support to continue the mission of equipping the youth with essential digital skills. 

MANZI Water has announced that, in honour of Mandela Day, the South African beverage newcomer has partnered with renowned charity organisations. Its partners include the Hanna Charity and Empowerment Foundation, as well as the Gift of the Givers Foundation. The collaborators will donate bottles of water to communities in need across the country.

While children may have short attention spans and a preference for visual media, radio can still capture their interest, says Karabo Makwetla, communications specialist at Brains Behind Media. Makwetla adds that there are benefits to including children in radio shows and that there are ways for radio stations to find innovative ways to include children in their busy programmes.