For Mandela Day 2025, the Fudumala School Jersey Drive partnered with 22 On Sloane, one of Africa's largest startup campuses. The partnership brought together entrepreneurs and community leaders to pack and deliver jerseys to learners in Tembisa. The event embodied the Mandela Day spirit of giving back through 67 minutes of service.
67 Minutes of Service
Every year on 18 July, South Africans honour Nelson Mandela's legacy by giving 67 minutes of their time to community service. The 22 On Sloane team took that call to heart, dedicating their time to help the Fudumala School Jersey Drive prepare and deliver jerseys to learners who need them most.
The startup campus, known for incubating innovation and entrepreneurship in Tshimologong, became a hub for community care. Volunteers sorted, packed, and prepared jerseys for distribution, turning the entrepreneurial spirit into social impact.
Entrepreneurs Giving Back
The partnership with 22 On Sloane highlighted the role that the business community can play in social upliftment. Entrepreneurs, startup founders, and business leaders participated alongside Fudumala volunteers, demonstrating that innovation and compassion go hand in hand.
For many participants, this was their first direct engagement with a community-based initiative. The experience opened their eyes to the reality that many learners face, and several expressed interest in ongoing involvement with the drive.
The Spirit of Mandela Day
Mandela Day is about more than 67 minutes. It is about the values that underpin a just society: care, service, and the willingness to act. The partnership between the Fudumala School Jersey Drive and 22 On Sloane captured those values perfectly.
The jerseys packed that day went on to reach learners in Tembisa schools, carrying with them the warmth and goodwill of a community that chose to act.
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Whether you are a startup campus, a corporate team, or a group of friends, there is a way to get involved with the Fudumala School Jersey Drive.