Mandela Day 2025 was a week filled with energy, unity, and purpose as members of the Anglican Church across South Africa rolled up their sleeves for the Green Anglicans Mandela Day Clean-Up Challenge.
In the Diocese of Grahamstown, members of the Mothers’ Union (MU) joined a local community initiative to clean the streets of Alice, showing that care for creation starts right where we live.
In the Diocese of Mthatha, the Cathedral Archdeaconry MU, Anglican Women’s Fellowship (AWF), and youth from the church dedicated their 67 minutes to cleaning around their church premises, living out Mandela’s call to service.
The Diocese of Mpumalanga saw MU members actively removing waste, sorting recyclables, and transporting paper waste to a local recycling depot, turning simple actions into steps toward environmental justice.
In the Diocese of Christ the King, MU members joined the community in cleaning Kookrus Park and took the initiative further by encouraging households to clean out their wardrobes and donate clothing to the Red Cross, extending the spirit of giving beyond the environment.
In the Diocese of George, confirmation candidates and youth from St. Agnes, Zoar launched a “Go Green 67-Minute Mission,” which ended with an outdoor Eucharist to honour both faith and action. Meanwhile, at St. Alban’s in Pacaltsdorp, the parish community cleaned around the church in service of their neighbourhood.
The Diocese of the Free State Diocesan Youth Ministry planted a tree at St. Peter’s, Rocklands in Bloemfontein, reflecting their commitment to creation care. At St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, members of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew undertook a landscape clean-up at St. Alban’s Chapel, showing their dedication to both community service and environmental stewardship.
Lastly, in the Diocese of St. Mark the Evangelist, MU members celebrated Mandela Day by planting a tree at Moletji Parish, reinforcing the message of hope and the importance of planting for future generations. Across the country, these actions reflect the Anglican Church’s deep commitment to honouring Madiba’s legacy through tangible acts of care, for people, communities, and the Earth we share.
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