Masimba Tafirenyika

Director, United Nations Information Centre in Pretoria.

[United Nations in South Africa @UNinSouthAfrica]

For families who’ve waited years for a home, today changed everything. @UNHABITAT ED, @AnacludiaRossb1 & @The_DHS Minister, @ThembiSim73 visited Kennedy Road, eThekwini, where houses were handed over, part of the city’s urban agenda. Tomorrow, @UNHABITAT🇿🇦 opens its doors here.

[Nelson Mandela Foundation @NelsonMandela]

“Through common human effort, injustice can be overcome and that together a better life for all can be achieved.” – Nelson Mandela

Lasting change is never the work of one person alone. It is built through collective effort, shared responsibility and a willingness to act for the common good.

Madiba’s words continue to speak to a world facing deep divisions and inequality, reminding us that the possibility of a better life rests, in part, on what we choose to do together. Mandela’s legacy challenges us to move beyond inspiration towards action—and to recognise our own capacity to contribute to a more just and equitable society.

#NelsonMandela #MobilisingTheLegacy
#NelsonMandelaFoundation

[Nelson Mandela Foundation @NelsonMandela]

Throughout August, we’re looking back at some of the remarkable women who have taken the stage as Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture speakers, reflecting on the ideas and leadership they brought to these important conversations.

We begin with @Malala Yousafzai, the 2023 Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture speaker, whose lifelong advocacy for girls’ education and the rights of young women continues to challenge us to consider what becomes possible when people refuse to be silenced.

As she said: “When the world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”

#WomensMonth #NelsonMandelaAnnualLecture #NelsonMandelaFoundation #MobilisingTheLegacy #MalalaYousafzai

[Ahunna Eziakonwa @ahunnaeziakonwa]

Delighted to have my first courtesy call with @MelissaFleming, Chief @UN Global Comms & her wonderful team. Their work across #Africa is phenomenal. I look forward to deepening our partnership across the UN Information Centres to amplify African stories, voices & possibilities.

[ساميه محمود الغمري @samsmh7777]

ماتموت ياعم وخلاصنا بقه انجززززز 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

Languages carry knowledge, identity, memory & culture. Today @ohchr_sa convenes stakeholders, Indigenous representatives & partners to advance the protection and revitalisation of N|uu, one of the world's most endangered languages.
#StandUp4HumanRights

[United Nations in South Africa @UNinSouthAfrica]

A fashion label in Johannesburg. A textile print in Dakar. Africa's creative industries are one of the continent's biggest job creators & IP protection is at the heart of it. Who's shaping this economy where you are?

Nominate your #UnstoppableAfricans: https://t.co/lsrNT942UU

[Nelson Mandela Foundation @NelsonMandela]

Mandela disrupted an international order that had become comfortable with injustice. And perhaps that is the Mandela we most need today.

We often celebrate reconciliation as though it were Mandela’s defining gift. It was not. Justice was. Reconciliation was never his starting point, it was his destination. His starting point was justice.” — Redi Tlhabi

Watch the keynote address delivered by Redi Tlhabi (@RediTlhabi) at the United Nations’ 2026 Nelson Mandela International Day commemoration.

🎥 Watch here: https://t.co/XKdmdjFSRS

#MandelaDay
#ItIsInYourHands
#MandelaDay2026

[United Nations in South Africa @UNinSouthAfrica]

Across 🇿🇦, young readers will get to grow up with the Global Goals as their own story to write — not just a set of adult promises. Thando and Freddy's Big Adventure brings Nelson Mandela's legacy of service into their hands, one page at a time.

🔗: https://t.co/dF8HITmYTF

[Nelson Mandela Foundation @NelsonMandela]

Today, the Nelson Mandela Foundation is also partnering with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, the United Nations in South Africa and the Graça Machel Trust to launch Thando and Fredy’s Big Adventure with Tata Madiba, a children’s book that brings Nelson Mandela’s values to life for a new generation.

Inspired by the spirit of Ubuntu and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the book reminds children that kindness, courage, respect and fairness are not just values to learn about, they are values to live.

#MandelaDay
#MandelaDay2026
#ItsInYourHands

[Maduvha Madima @maduvha_madima]

Performed yesterday at the Nelson Mandela’s Children’s Fund. A children’s book was launched . Thando & Freddy’s adventure with Nelson Mandela.

Thank you @uninsouthafrica , @nelsonmandelafoundation , @nmcf_sa and Mama @g_macheltrust.

[United Nations in South Africa @UNinSouthAfrica]

The book is launched — but for Thando and Freddy, the real adventure is only beginning. Their journey with Madiba’s legacy now lives with every young reader ready to turn values into action. The next chapter isn’t on these pages, it’s written by all of us.#MandelaDay 🇿🇦📖

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

Nelson Mandela remains the only individual honoured by the United Nations🇺🇳with an International Day.
On Mandela Day let us recommit to the values he championed: dignity, equality, justice & human rights for all. #StandUp4HumanRights #LeaveNoOneBehind

[United Nations in South Africa @UNinSouthAfrica]

In moments of disagreement, our strength lies in mutual respect and commitment to justice. Democracy thrives when we uphold #HumanRights and the rule of law for ALL.

[United Nations in South Africa @UNinSouthAfrica]

Energy insecurity and the climate crisis share the same root: fossil fuels. This morning at 10a.m. , the @UN Secretary-General speaks at London Climate Action Week on what it will take to change course. Watch live: https://t.co/IL2ocKrqLY

#ClimateAction

[United Nations in South Africa @UNinSouthAfrica]

“There are no embargoes on sunlight and no blockades on the wind.”
— @UN Secretary-General, London Climate Action Week | 23 June 2026

Africa holds 60% of the world’s best solar resources. The transition runs through this continent. #ClimateAction

[Nelson Muffuh @nmuffuh]

#YouthLead #ClimateAction watch party organized by @UNinSouthAfrica in Pretoria as the @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres delivers remarks at the London Climate Week… https://t.co/JxUAH4DEnE

[United Nations in South Africa @UNinSouthAfrica]

Youth voices are rising

Boikanyo Leabile shares a powerful takeaway from the @UN 🇿🇦 climate watch party:

It’s time for accountability—from big institutions, governments and ourselves.

Less talk. More action. ✅
#ClimateAction

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

🌏A clean, healthy & sustainable environment is a human right. Watch @ohchr_sa Regional Rep, Ms Abigail Noko's message on this #WorldEnvironmentDay #StandUp4HumanRights