17/07/2026
This Mandela Day, we’re honouring Madiba the way we know best: by listening.
At the core of what we do as counsellors, who volunteer our time, is one thing: learning to listen. It has transformed our own lives, and it’s what allows us to meet another person human to human, no matter what they bring as part of their story. The power of listening is transformational.
Mandela gave 67 years of his life to serving others by fighting for justice and freedom. In his honour, we’re pledging 67 minutes to listen, because sometimes the most powerful thing you can offer someone is your full, unhurried attention.
This year, we’re asking you to do the same.
Find 67 minutes today. Sit with someone you love, or a stranger who needs it, and simply listen. No fixing. No advice. Just presence. You never know how much a single conversation can carry someone.
If you or someone you know needs to talk, LifeLine Western Cape is here every day, 10am -10pm.
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