“gloom and despondency have never defeated adversity. Trying times need courage and resilience. Our strength as a people is not tested during the best of times...we should never become despondent because the weather is bad nor should we turn triumphalist because the sun shines”.

Fathers carry each other’s sons at a protest march by residents of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape during nationwide calls for the abolition of segregation. Photo by Cecil Sols

Today marked yet another proud milestone for The Tiger Brands Foundation. A total of 1 420 food hampers were delivered to the five schools we serve in Ficksburg, Free State. Distribution is already underway.

At a time when headwinds against women’s rights are growing, we must hold firm to one promise: leave no woman, no girl, behind. We must stem the flow of regression.

Summer Graduation 2025 delivered 50 new doctoral graduates - five of whom are proudly Mandela University staff members. Congratulations to all our doctors for inspiring excellence and lifting our institution even higher. #mandelaunisummergrad25

Online harassment of women is proliferating. We need zero tolerance for online hate, because violence that begins in the digital world can spill over into the physical. I call on the world to unite to end violence against women & girls everywhere, online & offline.

Nelson Mandela burning his pass, 1960. Photo: Eli Weinberg Collection

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Apartheid signs, October 1977. Photo: Photo by Andrzej Sawa/Sunday Times

Lifetime achievement Icon of Africa Award Global Iconic Awards Presented by the Women African Tourism Board.

Today kicks off the International Year of Volunteers 2026! Volunteers everywhere are shaping a world where the #SDGs are not just goals, but a shared reality for everyone. This is their year. Let’s make it count! #IVD2025

Technology must empower — not expose women and girls to more harm. @UN_Women Deputy Executive Director @vanyaradzayi calls for accountability and safer digital spaces across #Africa — #ForAllWomenAndGirls. Read more: https://t.co/1hwQWadFap #NoExcuse #16Days

Unisa joins the higher education community in mourning the passing of Ms Jennifer Glennie — a visionary leader whose contributions significantly advanced South Africa’s post-school education and training landscape. Our Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng @LenkaBula,

#MandelaUniSummerGrad25 ceremony was marked by a powerful & future-focused call from Chancellor Dr @GJFras, who urged students to step confidently into a world that needs their courage, creativity, & commitment to humanity. Read more: https://t.co/Kcu7C4wfUj

There is #NoExcuse for online abuse, and yet it is exploding 💥 During the #16Days of Activism, we’re calling it what it is: violence against women and girls. See how to spot the signs of online abuse and join us to #ACTToEndViolence: https://t.co/uwAy8ltizd

The 13th Pan-African Conference on Illicit Financial Flows and Taxation (PAC 2025), held from 7-10 October 2025, was officially opened by H.E. President Thabo Mbeki. In his speech, he shared timely reflections on Africa’s progress and the persistent challenges it faces in

🎙[Media Engagement] Minister of @DWYPD_ZA @s_chikunga, Prof Thuli Madonsela, and Ms. Aleta Miller from @unwomenSA engaged the media during the launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children at Gallagher Estate. #16DaysOfActivism #StopGBVF

Counting down to the #SAfmAnnualLecture2025 @SAfmRadio @SABCNews

@AshrafGarda @SAfmRadio #safm3rdAnnualLecture We are here

“How did we lose our way?” Dr Geraldine Fraser Moleketi @GJFras delivering the #SAfmAnnuallecture2025 @SAfmRadio #SAfmRadio @SABCNews #SABCNews

The Tiger Brands Foundation successfully delivered 402 food hampers to families in the Bela Bela community, supporting learners from Ulando Combined School and Khabele Primary School.