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South African Cooks Join Forces to Make 67,000 Liters of Soup to Fight Hunger on Mandela Day
SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 17 – Mandela Day initiatives include surgical marathons, school refurbishments, and social services to uplift communities, with multiple organizations collaborating across provinces.
- On 18 July 2025, South African chefs, community cooks, and culinary students gathered in Johannesburg to prepare 67,000 liters of soup for Mandela Day.
- This event was organized in response to findings from a recent survey revealing that nearly two-thirds of South African households experience food insecurity, largely due to factors such as poverty and unemployment.
- The soup-making complemented nationwide Mandela Day activities including health screenings, food distribution, housing renovations, and youth empowerment projects.
- James Khoza, executive chef of Chefs with Compassion, said their effort reflects Mandela’s 67 minutes of volunteerism, while Premier Mokgosi confirmed the government’s grassroots commitment.
- These initiatives highlight civic engagement addressing hunger and social challenges amid calls for accountability, unity among leaders, and sustainable community support.
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EYE ON AFRICA: South Africa to fight hunger on Mandela Day
On Friday in Johannesburg, dozens of South African chefs, community cooks, caterers, and culinary students came together to prepare 67,000 liters (17,700 gallons) of soup to help feed the hungry in honor of Nelson Mandela Day. International Nelson Mandela Day, officially recognized by the United Nations in 2009, invites people to mark the birthday and legacy of South Africa’s first Black president by dedicating 67 minutes to service — symbolizin…
South African cooks join forces to make 67,000 liters of soup to fight hunger on Mandela Day
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Dozens of South African chefs, community cooks, caterers, and culinary students joined forces Friday in Johannesburg to make 67,000 liters (17,700 gallons) of soup to feed the hungry, in celebration of Nelson Mandela Day. First officially recognized by the United Nations in 2009, International Nelson Mandela Day encourages people to commemorate the birthday and legacy of South Africa’s first Black president by volunteering fo…
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