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A toddler’s life was saved thanks to a new paediatric burns unit at Ngwelezana Hospital.

Lubanzi Luthuli (2) was rushed to the Empangeni hospital recently after suffering serious burns all over her body.

GCIS is an equal opportunity employer and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender, disability) in the department through filling these posts. The candidature of persons whose appointment/transfer/promotion will promote representivity will receive preference. Applicants with disabilities are welcome to apply.

Young people are writing down and discussing their experiences of racism in South Africa thanks to the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation.

Participants in the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s annual Youth Essay Writing Competition Against Racism are addressing the sensitive topic through their writing. The competition, which is already accepting entries for this year’s leg, aims to help start a dialogue in the country about issues of racism and how they impact South Africans.

Social Development Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane-Zulu has called on rehabilitation centres to offer support for the children left behind while parents are recovering from substance abuse addiction.

A successful sand delivery and brick manufacturing entrepreneur continues to reap the rewards of following his dreams.

Entrepreneur Enock Mnisi (30), who acquired his business acumen from his father, is running a successful business that creates jobs for locals.

A township-based breast oncology clinic in the Western Cape is easing the burden of the disease by providing treatment closer to home and ensuring a shorter wait for treatment.

In just seven years, a determined woman has transformed a somewhat neglected vineyard into a thriving one and has proudly introduced her own wine label.

Lebohang Lebogo (29) is going to save lives by becoming the first pilot to fly a high-tech drone, that delivers blood, for the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and the Western Cape Blood Service.

The TRON Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, that can fly a distance of 100km at 160km/h, can carry over two litres of life-saving blood to patients in rural areas.

Let us all take action and inspire change by starting our own Mandela Day initiative or supporting planned events in our communities. Go on, make every day a Mandela Day.

What will you be doing for Mandela Day? This question should be on everyone’s lips this month!

What is Mandela Day?