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The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Chefs with Compassion breaks record with 142 462 litres of soup for Mandela Day
In a powerful display of national compassion, Chefs with Compassion has smashed all previous records in its sixth annual Mandela Day initiative, cooking a staggering 142 462 litres of soup, enough to feed 609 848 people across South Africa. The 2025 edition of the #67000litres for Mandela Day campaign brought together culinary schools, community kitchens, corporates, chefs, and volunteers to transform surplus food into nourishment for people in need. 'This year's success has been phenomenal,' said Chef Coo Pillay, founding director of Chefs with Compassion and president of SA Chefs. 'We exceeded last year's total by almost 40 000 litres. A standout contributor was the Tsebo Group, whose nationwide involvement added over 24 000 litres to our total. Their commitment shows what's possible when an organisation truly embraces compassion.' Chefs with Compassion's 32 active hubs – community kitchens that cook with compassion year-round – contributed more than 80 000 litres, testament to their growing strength and preparedness. These unsung heroes, who serve their communities daily, were the backbone of this record-breaking effort. 'Chefs with Compassion is rooted in food rescue,' said Hanneke van Linge, founding director of CWC and founder of Nosh Food Rescue. 'Mandela Day is our most visible moment, but for the people in our network, this work never stops. Feeding over 600 000 people with food that would otherwise go to waste is not only possible, it's powerful. It's proof of what we can do when compassion drives collective action.' Corporate partners played a pivotal role, including: Tsebo Group (all kitchens countrywide, 24 000 litres) Marriott International (14 hotels) Bon Hotels, The Capital Hotel Group, Southern Sun, and Indaba Hotel Ster-Kinekor, who cooked alongside Chef Keegan Maistry at Guvon Academy Primedia Head Office and Primedia Broadcasting Essity, who cooked soup and donated sanitation supplies Premier, who donated 2 500 loaves of bread The Poultry Industry, led by Melinda Shaw via the Poultry Bulletin, which donated over 5 tonnes of chicken from Rainbow, Astral, and Country Bird Holdings, representing R67 000 worth of chicken from each of the three companies, as well as Nulaid, with a donation of 670 dozen eggs in Johannesburg and in Cape Town Turn & Slice, whose generous fresh produce donation helped stock kitchens across the country The Paul and Humile Mashatile Foundation, which contributed financially and cooked alongside Chef Moses Moloi Compass Insurance, who donated 1,000 blankets Rebel, who donated safety shoes for all 32 CWC hubs Chefs such as Moses Moloi, Napo Ramaili and Thabo Letsholo, who cooked alongside corporate sponsors
The South African
18-07-2025
- Business
- The South African
You can now buy a R67 smartphone in South Africa
Vodacom is marking Mandela Month with a bold move to close the digital divide, offering select prepaid customers with 2G handsets the chance to upgrade to a 4G Kicka 6 smartphone for only R67. According to Mybroadband , the initiative, currently available in select KwaZulu-Natal stores, will soon expand to Mpumalanga and Limpopo. It forms part of Vodacom's broader 2025 theme: 'It is in our hands to combat poverty and inequity.' Rishaad Tayob, Vodacom South Africa's Consumer Business Director, emphasised the impact of outdated technology, noting that millions of people still rely on 2G devices, which limit access to vital digital services. 'By offering affordable 4G smartphones, we are empowering people to participate fully in the digital economy,' he said. 'Following Madiba's legacy of 67 years of fighting for equality, we have the power to make a positive impact. Vodacom is proud to turn that belief into action in the communities we serve.' The Kicka 6 normally sells for R699, meaning eligible customers save a massive R632. On top of that, anyone who recharges with R29 or more will get a bonus 20GB Buy and Get data bundle, valued at R149. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
17-07-2025
- General
- IOL News
Join the movement this Mandela Day: Pack food, change lives
FoodFoward SA volunteers producing food packages Image: Supplied IN ITS continuous bid to tackle hunger and support community-based feeding programs FoodFoward SA will step-up its commitments on Mandela Day (July 18). In keeping with Ideals that Mandela stood for and the impact he made, FoodForward SA has extended invites to individuals, corporates, and groups to transform compassion into tangible, life-changing impact at their Annual Food Packing Event on Friday. Across the major cities of Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, volunteers will gather, united by a shared mission — to combat food insecurity in the country. Millions of South Africans live below the food poverty line, and face the harsh reality of hunger. This issue is not merely a statistic; it is a silent crisis that erodes the fabric of communities, which resonated with FoodForward SA. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading For over a decade, FoodForward SA has made endeavours to recover quality, edible surplus food from the supply chain and redirect it to those who need it most. This Mandela Day, they encourage participants to contribute their 67 minutes – a brief commitment of time – to make a meaningful difference, by packing essential food parcels alongside fellow changemakers, volunteers can play a pivotal role in filling plates and nourishing lives. The well-prepared prepared food parcels will be distributed through FoodForward SA's extensive network of 2,750 beneficiary organisations, reaching nearly 1 million people in need. The organisation has scheduled multiple sessions across three major cities where participants could get involved: Cape Town: Century City Conference Centre (Hall A, B, C) – Time Slots: 09:30; 11:30; 13:30 Century City Conference Centre (Hall A, B, C) – Time Slots: 09:30; 11:30; 13:30 Johannesburg: Expo Centre Johannesburg (Hall 10) – Time Slots: 09:30; 11:30; 13:30 Expo Centre Johannesburg (Hall 10) – Time Slots: 09:30; 11:30; 13:30 Durban: Durban ICC (Hall 2CDE) – Time Slots: 09:30; 11:30; 13:30 Tickets for attendance are available for only R67 at DAILY NEWS
The Citizen
16-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
How you can spend your Mandela Day
How you can spend your Mandela Day WITH Mandela Day around the corner, several community groups and NPOs have planned their contribution to the global event, which came about to honour the life and legacy of global icon and former president of South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, annually on July 18. Also read: 15 ways to make a difference on Mandela Day Mandela Day serves as a call to action for individuals, communities, organisations and even businesses to take the time to reflect on Mandela's values and principles, and to bring about positive change and impact in their communities. Often, Mandela Day programmes, events or initiatives go on for 67 minutes, to signify the 67 years the former president dedicated to public service and activism. How you can spend Mandela Day: Cleaning up the Amanzimtoti Sports Centre In preparation for the Amanzimtoti Athletics Club's Cross Country League, Clean Surf Project (CSP) and Sapphire Coast Tourism will spend 67 minutes doing community work to ensure athletes enjoy a scenic, litter-free course. Romy Wenzel of the CSP invited the community to join the clean-up drive to help make the surrounding area cleaner and greener. It will take place from 09:00 until 11:00, and refuse bags will be supplied. Bring along gloves, shoes and water. For more information contact Romy Wenzel on 083 733 6468 or Warren Gibson on 082 713 0305. Fun, games and painting NPO welcomes the community to its centre in Ezimangweni for its exciting Mandela Day upliftment project. The projects for the day include: Feeding little ones with 300 scrumptious peanut butter and jam sandwiches. Engaging with the children in arts and crafts, reading and games. The painting of the NPO's container offices. Sponsors, including Anchor Yeast, Cedar Hill Church, Krupa Foundation and Friends of Usizo-Lomndeni, will participate and contribute, and the NPO hopes the surrounding community will come on board as well for a delightful Mandela Day. It will commence at 09:00 and conclude at around 12:00. Amanzimtoti SPCA – 'Walk the Dogs' volunteering On Mandela Day, SPCA Amanzimtoti invites volunteers to spend 67 minutes walking and caring for rescue dogs. Anyone can also choose to donate R67 or 67 items of food. Amanzimtoti SPCA said Nelson Mandela was known to be a champion of animal welfare and conservation, even serving as a patron for animal welfare organisations. He also had a strong connection with his dog, Gompo, a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Furthermore, his compassion extended to wildlife, as he was instrumental in facilitating animal migration routes in Africa. One can volunteer at SPCA Amanzimtoti all day in honour of Madiba's legacy. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
16-07-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Gauteng health gets R67bn to rescue public health
New hospitals, surgical backlogs, and expanded mental health services headline the 2025-26 Gauteng health budget. The Gauteng Department of Health has been allocated a R67 billion budget for the 2025-26 financial year to improve service delivery, strengthen infrastructure, and address pressing health needs across the province. Gauteng MEC for health and wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, presented the department's post-budget speech media briefing at the provincial legislature on Tuesday. 'This budget affirms our commitment to strengthen services, improve infrastructure, and address priority health needs across the province,' said Nkomo-Ralehoko. Infrastructure, digital expansion, and forensics According to Nkomo-Ralehoko, R1.7 billion has been earmarked for hospital maintenance and new capital projects. Of this, R100 million will go toward upgrading laundry services and operating theatres, with refurbishments already underway at Carletonville and Bheki Mlangeni hospitals. '[Projects include] the Daveyton new hospital, Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital with 287 new mental health beds, and the upgrading of Johan Heyns Community Health Centre into a district hospital to meet the needs of the community,' she added. The department is scaling up its hospital digitisation programme at Chris Hani Baragwanath to 36 more facilities 'This project is a catalyst for skill transfer for 100 young people in the local communities, bringing economic opportunity and community ownership.' Forensic Pathology Services will implement biometric tagging and fingerprint integration for enhanced traceability. Two LowDox machines, valued at R14 million, will enhance non-invasive forensic diagnostics. ALSO READ: Gauteng health MEC warns against denying foreign nationals health care access Mental health, maternal care and human resources A total of R484.1 million is allocated for mental health services this year, increasing to R1.4 billion over the medium term. 'We added 400 long-term care beds, bringing total capacity to 1 930 and expanded occupational therapy and psychosocial rehabilitation services at Tara Hospital,' the MEC stated. Primary Health Care receives R38.4 billion, with maternal and child health prioritised to reduce preventable maternal and perinatal deaths. To address staffing shortages, the department is investing in nurse training. 'We have prioritised the training of nurses in our colleges, 500 professional nurses, 200 midwifery undergraduates, and 90 postgrads in midwifery will be trained by December. 'Given our resource constraints, we will fill all critical posts in a phased-in manner,' said Nkomo-Ralehoko. ALSO READ: 'Remedial work at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital on track,' says Gauteng Health Surgical backlog, HIV and TB programmes According to the MEC, a major innovation this year is the Treatment Time Guarantee (TTG), which will provide patients with a timeline for their surgical procedures during their first booking. In honour of Mandela Day, observed on 18 July, clinical teams will perform around 1 000 surgeries on cataracts, prostate cancer, cleft palates, and colostomy reversals. In the fight against HIV and TB, R5.4 billion is budgeted. Currently, 95% of people living with HIV know their status, and 76% of those are on treatment. In addition, the department aims to re-engage more than 326 000 people in treatment and test 900 000 for TB by December. ALSO READ: New board members across Gauteng hospitals Cost management and looking ahead Efforts to reduce medico-legal claims have seen contingent liabilities drop from R24.7 billion in 2019-20 to R7.2 billion in 2024/25. 'We are shifting focus from paying for errors to preventing them,' said the MEC. Concluding her address, Nkomo-Ralehoko emphasised accountability and impact. 'This budget is for impact and delivery… to ensure dignity and care remain central to our service.' NOW READ: Gauteng Health dismisses linen shortage claims at Bheki Mlangeni Hospital
