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When Mandela Called Me “Sir”

Source: United Nations (video statements)

Former Zimbabwean journalist Newton Kanhema’s life changed the day he met Nelson and Winnie Mandela, upon their first trip abroad after Nelson Mandela’s release from prison.
This encounter resonated with Kanehma’s personal story, as the son of a man who was imprisoned for ten years without trial, in Zimbabwe.
Meeting Mandela and covering his political life shaped Kanehma’s career that ultimately led him to serve with the United Nations.

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South Africa: Media briefing by the office of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC)

Source: Republic of South Africa (video statements)

Retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga, the IDAC Oversight Judge, briefs the media on progress made in establishing the Office of the IDAC Oversight Judge and outlines its strategic direction following the formal soft launch by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi.

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“Madiba” with Wouter Kellerman — in Celebration of Nelson Mandela Day | UN Chamber Music Society

Source: United Nations (video statements)

On Saturday, 18 July 2026, the UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS) presents “Madiba” with Wouter Kellerman, a three-time Grammy Award-winning South African flautist, producer, and composer, who has also earned nine South African Music Awards.  The event will be broadcasted internationally through the global platforms of the United Nations: UN Web TV and UN YouTube.

Honouring the enduring legacy of the former South African President and his commitment to peace, freedom, and service, “Madiba", a musical prayer, offers a heartfelt tribute that blends power and tenderness.  Founded in 2016 by Brenda Vongova, the UN Chamber Music Society is dedicated to promoting the United Nations’ goals and values at large – through the universal language of music.
 
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Learn more about Mandela Day at the United Nations:
https://www.un.org/en/events/mandeladay/

Listen to the “Madiba” on Spotify, Apple, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube, TikTok, Pandora, and all the major music distribution platforms worldwide. https://lnk.to/WouterKellermanBrendaVongovaMadiba

100% of the UN Chamber Music Society’s streams will be donated to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) — supporting its frontline response to climate-driven humanitarian crises worldwide.

Support the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) by donating to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF)
Donate to Emergency Relief | UN Emergency Fund
https://crisisrelief.un.org/

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Climate Change Is A Health Emergency & How Airports Keep Going In Crises | WEF | Stories of the Week

Source: World Economic Forum (video statements)

This week’s top stories of the week include:

00:12 – Ocean expedition finds 31 species in 2 weeks:
A research mission set out from Brazil to explore the ocean’s ‘twilight zone’. Plunging from 200 to 1,000 metres deep, this is the largest #habitat on Earth and is estimated to contain 90% of the global biosphere. Researchers on the Schmidt Ocean Institute vessel brought a groundbreaking microscope called the Squid, which uses lasers to scan living creatures – even single-celled ones.

01.55 – Climate change is a health emergency:
Iceland’s former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir now chairs the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health. Here, she explains how climate change is taking a toll on food and water security, and argues that the duty of political leaders to those they serve means the climate must become a priority.

04.38 – Airport Crisis Management: From Climate to War:
Airports Council International expects 10 billion passengers to fly in 2026. So how do airports keep passengers safe, informed and on track amid these shocks? Here, the heads of two leading global airports, Deborah Flint of Greater Toronto Airports Authority and JJean-François de Saussure of Geneva Airport, share their perspective on what’s required to make travel smoother – from planning and staff preparation to fast communication.

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