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In 2026 we are mobilising the nation to support the education of 20,000 children at preschools in impoverished communities in our country.

“It is in your hands to create a better world for all our children.” – President Nelson Mandela

In the spirit of ubuntu we invite you, your colleagues and clan to heed this rally cry and become ‘Hands-On Heroes’ to nurture future leaders.

Together, let’s do it.

For Organisations, Teams, Schools & Clubs

Bring your group.
Make a difference.

Whether you are a school, sports club, community organisation or corporate team, Mandela Day 2026 is your opportunity to spend 67 minutes in service to others alongside thousands of fellow South Africans.

Group Booking Details:

  • DHL Stadium,  Expo Centre JHB or Create Your Own Event
  • Minimum of 50 tickets
  • Corporate Club access and buffet lunch packages
  • Packages including an inspirational talk from Founder Danny Diliberto
  • Fast-track group entry + branded tables, reserved seating area packages
  • Company invoice and EFT payment available on request
  • Section 18A tax certificate in one company’s details.

Can’t attend events?

Create Your Own is the ideal option for groups who cannot attend in person. Hands-On Hero Kits are delivered via courier and your event can be staged anytime from 17 to 31 July 2026. Only Create and Craft kits are available from R300 plus shipping.

Create Your Own Hands-On Event

Group booking (Min 50)

Bring your organisation, team, school or club to volunteer together.
Cape Town at DHL Stadium: Fri 17 July
EXPO Centre JHB: Wed 22 July

Sponsor Opportunities

Partner with us for brand presence, CSI impact and Section 18A tax benefit.

About the event

What your team will do.

Our flagship events are hosted at DHL Stadium in Cape Town and EXPO Centre Johannesburg. These world-class venues provide platforms to spend 67 minutes in service to others, making ECD items to nurture future leaders.

Two cities: Cape Town & Johannesburg

Four activities: Make | Create | Craft | Grow

Four time slots: 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00

R62,500

GROUP PACKAGES TIER 1: (STARTING AT 50 TICKETS)

Team Wellness Packages

Cape Town and Johannesburg

  • R1250 per person
  • Minimum of 50 volunteer tickets with corporate club access and lunch buffet meals.
  • Fastrack group event entry, branded tables, and reserved seating area.
  • Inspirational talk from Founder Danny Diliberto.
  • Section 18A tax certificate or affidavit.

R50,000

GROUP PACKAGE TIER 2: (STARTING AT 50 TICKETS)

VIP Team Build Packages

Cape Town and Johannesburg

  • R1000 per person
  • Minimum of 50 volunteer tickets with corporate club access and lunch buffet meals.
  • Fastrack group event entry, branded tables, and reserved seating area.
  • Section 18A tax certificate

R35,000

GROUP PACKAGE TIER 3: (STARTING AT 50 TICKETS)

Standard Teambuild Packages

Cape Town and Johannesburg

  • R700 per person
  • Minimum of 50 volunteer tickets with corporate club access and lunch buffet meals.
  • Section 18A tax certificate

67

Minutes

4

Dedicated Zones

4

Ways to give

Make Zone

This one comes with a choice:

Option 1: Sarmiethon, make and spread sandwiches as fast as you can to feed people in need

Option 2: Nutrition Boxes, make and pack boxes with groceries for preschools.

Create Zone

Create preschool work books, flash cards, and posters to support early childhood learning at our network of pre schools.

Craft Zone

Craft preschool teaching aids: Hand sock puppets, fruit and veggie themed beanbags, and veggie trucks that bring lessons to life.

Grow Zone

Build grow boxes with herb and vegetable seeds to support urban farmers supplying preschools.

New for 2026

Corporate Club:
After the giving, the networking.

Born from demand in 2025, the Corporate Club is an option for corporate groups at both venues. A dedicated networking space and buffet catering with bar and beverage facilities.

Value Proposition

More than a sponsorship.
A platform.

When your company partners with Ladles of Love Mandela Day, your brand is associated with something tangible, brandable, impactful, and auditable.

Our Hands-On Events provide a platform to showcase your brand to audiences who are authentic and attracted to purpose-driven companies making a difference.

This is the Ladles of Love promise, and it is what makes our partnerships different.

Every package includes:

  • Section 18A tax certificate issued per sponsor and per individual ticket buyer. This qualifies because volunteers physically produce goods delivered directly to ECD beneficiaries. A genuine tax deduction, not just a feel-good gesture.
  • Ladles of Love affidavit substantiating the goods-to-beneficiaries chain.
  • BBBEE qualifying CSI spend aligned to King IV and SDG goals 2, 3, 4, 11 and 12.
  • Post-event impact report with full measurables: items produced, ECD centres reached, beneficiaries supported.
  • Brand presence at DHL Stadium (Cape Town) and Expo Centre Nasrec (Johannesburg).
  • Inclusion in the national PR and social media campaign reaching 51,400 followers, 14,233 email subscribers and 5.1 million combined video views.

Group Packages and Sponsorship Packages

Find the right package for your team.

Three tiers of sponsorship, from national headline sponsorship to 50-person team-build packages. Every package includes a Section 18A tax certificate.

SPONSORSHIP TIER 1

Headline Partner

Cape Town and Johannesburg

R1,500,000

  • Headline sponsor national status across all event communications
  • Composite logo on venues, media wall, digital and print materials
  • 100 VIP Corporate Club tickets per city, including buffet meals
  • Dedicated brand activation area at both venues
  • Premier placement in the national publicity campaign
  • Speaking opportunity at both flagship events
  • Branded team photo wall
  • Section 18A tax certificate or affidavit
  • Post-event impact report

Ideal for: National brands seeking headline event status, full CSI and marketing coverage across Cape Town and Johannesburg.

SPONSORSHIP TIER 2

Gold Partner

Cape Town or Johannesburg

R750,000

  • Headline sponsor regional status across all regional event communications
  • Prime logo placement at venue and media wall
  • 100 volunteer places with branded team photo wall
  • 100 Corporate Club buffet meals
  • Inclusion in all PR and social campaign phases
  • Social media tagging across Mandela Day channels
  • Section 18A tax certificate or affidavit
  • Post-event impact report

Ideal for: Brands seeking regional headline status with strong team activation and significant PR exposure.

SPONSORSHIP TIER 3

Silver Partner

Open availability | Cape Town and Johannesburg

R500,000

  • Named zone sponsor in Cape Town and Johannesburg
  • Choose from Make, Create, Craft or Grow zone
  • Zone-level branding and wayfinding at both venues
  • 50 volunteer places in your zone
  • 50 Corporate Club buffet meals per city
  • Inclusion in PR and social campaign
  • Section 18A tax certificate or affidavit
  • Post-event impact report

Ideal for: Organisations wanting a specific zone story, strong team activation and national presence.

One investment. Five reasons to say yes.

Mandela Day 2026 is not a single-department decision. It is one investment that satisfies every stakeholder in your organisation simultaneously.

Finance and tax

Section 18A tax certificate issued per sponsor and, or a Ladles of Love CSI affidavit substantiating the goods-to-beneficiaries chain. No minimum threshold. Applies at all package levels. A genuine tax deduction, rare for event sponsorship.

CSI and transformation

BBBEE points for qualifying CSI spend. Measurable, auditable post-event impact report covering items produced and preschools reached. King IV aligned. Directly addresses ECD nutrition and education outcomes.

Marketing and comms

Brand presence at DHL Stadium and EXPO Centre Johannesburg and association with Nelson Mandela’s legacy. Inclusion in the national PR and social media campaign that generated R65M+ in publicity value in 2025. Audience: 51,400 followers, 5.1M video views, 14,233 email subscribers

HR and people

Structured, meaningful team-building with social purpose. Employee wellness and purpose is activated across all four volunteer zones. The Corporate Club for post-volunteering networking, celebrating and connecting.

ESG and sustainability

SDG 2, 3, 4, 11 and 12. Tangible goods produced and delivered, not a cash donation. Circular economy model with local urban farmers, compost, seeds and a regenerative food loop.

Stats and 2025 Results

Seven years. Growing every year.

R3.5M+

raised in funds and items in 2025

R65M+

in publicity value 2025

6,512

total volunteers in 2025

30+

corporate sponsors in 2025

4x

contact database growth year on year

5.1M

combined video views in 2025

14,233

active email subscribers

51,400

social media followers

Ladles of Love was founded in Cape Town in 2014. Today it is one of South Africa’s most recognised NPOs, running year-round programmes in nutrition, early childhood development, urban farming and community upliftment.

NPO 203-599 | PBO 930062925

Can’t attend in person?

If you are unable to attend our events and would love to participate, whether you are a large corporate, factory, school or community group, Create Your Own is the ideal option. Hands-On Hero Kits can be ordered online and delivered door-to-door.

Events can be staged anytime from 17 to 31 July. Sponsor a batch of kits for schools or community groups and your brand appears on every kit. Section 18A certificate or affidavit included.

Create Your Own

Make Mandela Day 2026 yours.

Complete the form below and we will be in touch within one business day.

Book your groupSponsorship Opportunities

Prefer to reach us directly?
HandsOnEvents@ladlesoflove.org.za