--- title: "“It’s in Your Hands, It’s in Our Hands” – Let’s Volunteer Together on Mandela Day with Ladles of Love" description: "In the spirit of ubuntu, Ladles of Love calls on businesses and South Africans everywhere to put compassion in action, this Mandela Day. Under the banner “It’s In Your Hands,” corporate teams and individuals are invited to roll up their sleeves and volunteer to support children in need at Mandela Day flagship events hosted, at DHL Stadium in Cape Town and Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg." type: "NewsArticle" publisher: "Daily Maverick" site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za" section: "Sponsored Content" author: "Ladles of Love" author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/ladles-of-love/" canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-07-10-its-in-your-hands-its-in-our-hands-lets-volunteer-together-on-mandela-day-with-ladles-of-love/" published: "2025-07-10T12:40:00" updated: "2025-07-11T12:32:45" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 363 --- # “It’s in Your Hands, It’s in Our Hands” – Let’s Volunteer Together on Mandela Day with Ladles of Love > In the spirit of ubuntu, Ladles of Love calls on businesses and South Africans everywhere to put compassion in action, this Mandela Day. Under the banner “It’s In Your Hands,” corporate teams and individuals are invited to roll up their sleeves and volunteer to support children in need at Mandela Day flagship events hosted, at DHL Stadium in Cape Town and Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg. By Ladles of Love · Published 10 July 2025, 14:40 SAST · Updated 11 July 2025, 14:32 SAST ## Key points - This Mandela Day, roll up your sleeves with Ladles of Love and transform civic duty into a deliciously fulfilling experience—because nothing says "I care" quite like serving up meals for kids in need while channeling your inner love activist! - Volunteering on Mandela Day fosters community spirit and promotes workplace wellness, according to Ladles of Love's Programme Director, Yolanda Jones. - Ladles of Love offers engaging volunteer activation stations to support preschool children in underserved areas, with every R250 ticket providing two nutritious meals for a month. - Corporate groups can enjoy tailored packages, including custom apparel and catering, while contributing to social impact initiatives. - Founder Danny Diliberto emphasizes the importance of collective action to honor Nelson Mandela's legacy and improve the lives of South Africa's children. ## Content “Volunteering as a team on Mandela Day is about building community, strengthening workplace wellness, and igniting a culture of ubuntu that can uplift our nation. At Ladles of Love, we believe volunteering is more than just a good deed – it’s a civic duty and a powerful form of active citizenship. The upside of this is the joy and happiness that doing good brings to people, who love physically doing something meaningful that will make a difference to a little one in need.” Says Yolanda Jones, Ladles of Love Programme Director. Ladles of Love’s Mandela Day events provide volunteer activation stations with all materials supplied to make items to nourish, nurture and grow preschool small children in underserved communities. Furthermore, with every R250 ticket purchased, a child will receive two nutritious meals a day, for a month and for this donation, you can request an 18A Tax certificate. ![Gift, Joash (back), Zoë, Amayah, Njabulo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/EKr2MKg-j06kJUNP9jZcN5ECt4U=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Gift-Joash-back-Zoe-Amayah-Njabulo.jpg) *Gift, Joash (back), Zoë, Amayah, Njabulo* ![Rhodes](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/CBlBtYkGYt42OMSnU-2s0YIbRyI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Rhodes-.jpg) *Rhodes* Booking individual tickets or small groups is easy. Simply visit www.ladlesoflove.org.za: Select a city, choose from four unique **Activation Zones**: MAKE; CREATE; CRAFT; GROW and secure a two-hour **time-slot option:** 9am–11am;11am–1pm; 1pm–3pm; 3pm–5pm. ![Southern Sun 1](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/-26mDMNIAguD4rKtulHQmRONjd8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SOUTHERN-SUN-1.jpg) *SOUTHERN SUN 1* ![Blue Ribbon](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/WefLzl0H-OWZjfN7ox8t_pO1SfE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Blue-Ribbon-1.jpg) *Blue Ribbon.* For corporate packages over 30 pax Ladles of Love provides a concierge booking service with value-added options such as: Custom-branded Mandela Day apparel; Hero Rolls catering; Exclusive team building areas; and post event CSI Impact study report. Danny Diliberto founder/CEO Ladles of Love: **“Making every day a Mandela Day for small children in need is how we can honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy in 2025 and it starts with us rolling up our sleeves and working together to build a better and brighter future for all children in our country. It’s time to be kind, be a love activist and be the change you want to see in the world.”** ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ladlesoflove_Mandela-Day-Flyer1.jpg) **To Book Your Spot:** - Visit: [ladlesoflove.org.za](http://www.ladlesoflove.org.za) for individual and small group bookings - For corporate or large group bookings (20+): Email tickets@ladlesoflove.org.za - For media queries, contact Candice Jansen on email [candice@headsupcomm.co.za](mailto:candice@headsupcomm.co.za) and contact Jane Koeller for corporate sponsorships on [partnerships@ladlesoflove.org.za](mailto:partnerships@ladlesoflove.org.za) For more information follow Ladles of Love on [Facebook](https://web.facebook.com/ladlesofloveZA/?_rdc=1&_rdr#), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ladlesoflove/?hl=en), and [LinkedIn](https://za.linkedin.com/company/ladles-of-love). **DM** **Mandela Day 2025 TVC/Promo:** \[embed\]https://youtu.be/DZMBZTE7frI\[/embed\]