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IOL News
18-07-2025
- General
- IOL News
Ladles of Love fills stadium on Mandela Day with unity, art, and compassion
Danny Diliberto and Hans Bruechle Image: Tracy-Lynn Ruiters The Cape Town Stadium was the place to be on Mandela Day, as Ladles of Love hosted its biggest celebration of compassion and service yet. In a powerful show of unity, the non-profit held simultaneous events at the stadium and at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg. These gatherings went beyond simply ticking off community service hours. They were vibrant celebrations of purpose and compassion, bringing together scholars, families, and community members for hands-on activities that nourished preschool children and fought child food poverty. Danny Diliberto, founder of Ladles of Love, smiled from ear to ear as scores of people from all ages, genders, and races walked into the stadium, full of excitement. Team work made the dream work Image: Tracy-Lynn Ruiters Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading 'I remember our first Mandela Day. I had a vision to feed 600 people, now we are hosting a Mandela Day event in a stadium! 'Operating from a place of kindness, and giving just because you can, man ... that feeling, and the smiles and hugs, you cannot describe it. When you see everyone together there is no race, no gender, no religion, no age, and they are all coming together to do good.' This year, the NPO partnered with acclaimed Australian street artist Hans Bruechle also known as Handbrake to deliver an inspiring and interactive art installation. Everyone was all smiles Image: Tracy-Lynn Ruiters Alex du Plessis,12, Clara Goossens, 5, and Henri Goossens, 12, all dedicated their time to Mandela Day Image: Tracy-Lynn Ruiters Bruechle, who could be seen bouncing around with such joyful energy, said: 'The overwhelming positivity, wow, the millions of smiles coming in here, there is an energy here that I didnt experience in Australia. 'Every country should experience Mandela Day in their own way! Just do a little bit more for someone else, you'll be astounded by the difference it can make.' DHL Stadium CEO Gina Woodburn said: 'For us, if we have a few days open and we can make the stadium available for initiative like this, then it's amazing. The setting makes a perfect environment for an event of this nature. 'It also lets people see a different side of the stadium, parts that are generally used for sports teams. 'I also think it's fantastic to see the stadium light up like this, with people and the youth willing to offer up their time to give support and hope to the many communities.' Beneficiary Bulelwa Vangqa, principal of Delft Kids Ministry Educare, was overwhelmed with emotion: 'This time around it's all about children. Especially in our country where our kids' rights are being neglected, children are in need in our communities, we are fighting that kids need to be in school, for a cooked meal, it motivates them to come to school, that is why we appreciate what Ladles of Love are doing. 'I believe that a child cannot learn with an empty stomach and to see that there are so many people who are coming out to make sure they are fed, it's like witnessing something out of another dimension. Right now, we are seeing the Bible in action. May God continue to pour out the blessings on Danny and his team.' Volunteer Mary Ebako, 17, Cape Town, said: 'I feel like I am doing something right, giving back to the community is always my family's motto. The things we do, I've been taught this my entire life. I feel happy to be volunteering.' Weekend Argus
Mail & Guardian
10-07-2025
- Business
- Mail & Guardian
'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. '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. Booking individual tickets or small groups is easy. Simply visit 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. 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.' TO BOOK YOUR SPOT: Visit: For corporate or large group bookings (20+): Email For more information follow Ladles of Love on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Mandela Day 2025 TVC/Promo: For media queries, contact Candice Jansen on email
News24
24-06-2025
- Sport
- News24
Stormers add to loose forward stocks with signing of Ruan Ackermann
The Stormers have signed Ruan Ackermann from English club Gloucester to strengthen their loose forward options for the 2025/26 season. Stormers director of rugby John Dobson praised Ackermann's work ethic and is confident he will excel and become a fan favourite. Ackermann expressed his excitement for his new challenge, pledging full commitment to contributing positively to the Stormers' success. For more URC news, visit our dedicated section. The Stormers announced the signing of Ruan Ackermann on Tuesday, bolstering their stocks at loose forward for the 2025/26 season. Ackermann returns to South Africa after playing for Gloucester in the English Premiership, where he made over 170 appearances for the club. He is one of several new additions for the Cape-based franchise, who earlier this year announced the arrival of Springboks Cobus Reinach (scrumhalf) and Ntuthuko Mchunu (prop) for next season. Stormers director of rugby John Dobson was delighted with the addition of the powerful loose forward to his squad. 'Ruan is a proven performer who puts in the kind of hard work that our game model requires. Our fans can expect complete commitment from him for every minute he spends in our jersey,' he said. 'We are very excited to see the impact he will make here, and I'm confident that he will become a firm favourite at DHL Stadium.' 🫡 We will welcome all-action loose forward @RuanAckermann to the fold next season. #iamastormer — DHL Stormers (@THESTORMERS) June 24, 2025 Ackermann said he was looking forward to a new chapter in his career, adding that he was committed to giving everything for his new franchise. 'The support for rugby in Cape Town is second to none and there are obviously some incredible players and coaches there, so I am looking forward to what should be an exciting new journey for me and my family. 'I'm ready to give everything I have to the cause and make a positive contribution in any way I can as part of what will be a strong squad next season.' The Stormers start their URC campaign on Friday, 26 September, against defending champions Leinster in Cape Town. Show Comments ()
IOL News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Justin Bieber's $200 million music catalogue sale: a tune-up for financial woes
A new TMZ document delves deeper into Justin Bieber's ongoing financial woes. Image: Instagram Justin Bieber has been all over the headlines lately, and his social media behaviour has also been pretty wild. He has been going through a lot, and now reports are letting fans in on what has been going on behind the scenes. A new TMZ documentary, 'TMZ Investigates: What Happened to Justin Bieber?', reveals that Bieber's financial woes stem from a combination of financial mismanagement, legal disputes, and cancelled tours, leaving him in a shaky financial spot. Bieber's relationship with manager Scooter Braun reportedly turned sour over financial issues after his 2022 'Justice' world tour was cancelled due to health problems, specifically his diagnosis with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which caused facial paralysis. During his world tour, Bieber was set to perform at Cape Town's DHL Stadium on September 28 and Johannesburg's FNB Stadium on October 1. The tour is named after his 2021 hit album, 'Justice'. The Canadian pop star sold the rights to his music catalogue for around $200 million (more than R3.5 billion) in December, trying to get some funds back. His manager, Braun, apparently advised him to wait until January for tax benefits, but Bieber went ahead with the sale anyway. A dispute with Braun and HYBE, the parent company of Braun's management firm, has also been ongoing, with differing claims about management fees. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Bieber's team asserts that Braun was overpaid by $26 million (over R460 million), while HYBE America's audit suggests Bieber owes Braun $8.8 million (approximately R159 million) in unpaid compensation. In the midst of these financial challenges, the sale of his music catalogue has raised questions. His team maintains that this was a strategic move for long-term financial security. However, the circumstances surrounding the sale have sparked questions. Additionally, Bieber was previously hit with a $380,000 (around R7 million) bill for unpaid property taxes on his $16.6 million (over R290 million) Coachella Valley home. Amidst these financial disputes, Bieber is reportedly considering legal action against his former financial managers, including Braun and HYBE. Bieber's representatives have denied allegations of financial distress, describing the rumours as baseless and misleading. They claim his financial status is stable and attribute negative portrayals to attempts to tarnish his image. The 'Peaches' hitmaker is the youngest musician to sell their music catalogue.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Carter boosts Dragons for Stormers trip
United Rugby Championship: Stormers v Dragons Venue: DHL Stadium, Cape Town Date: Saturday, 10 May Kick off: 17:15 BST Coverage: Watch live on S4C & BBC iPlayer. Dragons have captain Ben Carter back to face Stormers for Saturday's United Rugby Championship (URC) game in Cape Town. The second row is one of three changes made by head coach Filo Tiatia for the penultimate league fixture of the season, with full-back Huw Anderson and centre Harry Wilson both making returns. Back row Dan Lydiate makes his 150th league appearance. Damian Willemse will play his 100th game for Stormers, lining up at centre alongside Wandisile Simelane, with Ben Loader on the wing in the only other change to the starting backline. Prop Brok Harris will not feature against his former side due to a knee injury, but will be in attendance at the DHL Stadium as he ends his career with more Stormers caps than any other player. Ex Dragon Harris denied 'fitting' send off - Jones Regions in jeopardy unless WRU deal is signed Dragons confirm De Beer signing from Cardiff Dragons name fly-half Lloyd Evans among the replacements, alongside recalled hooker James Benjamin, prop Paula Latu, scrum-half Dane Blacker and wing Ashton Hewitt. Tiatia said: "We're happy to be in South Africa and we are under no illusion to the challenge against a very good Stormers side. "They are pretty good at getting gain line, second in those league stats, so they like to play. "We are trying to build two weeks of bringing some clear identity of how we want to finish and how we want to play. "This group is also not going to be the same moving to next season, so it is important that the players finish strong, and we control what we can control, which is our preparation to help with performance. "The players have galvanised after a couple of disappointing results. To come over here and play in Cape Town against a good Stormers side is a good challenge." Stormers: Warrick Gelant: Ben Loader, Wandisile Simelane, Damian Willemse, Seabelo Senatla; Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Stefan Ungerer; Vernon Matongo, Joseph Dweba, Sazi Sandi, Salmaan Moerat (capt), Ruben van Heerden, Paul de Villiers, Marcel Theunissen, Evan Roos. Replacements: JJ Kotze, Ali Vermaak, Zachary Porthen, Connor Evans, Louw Nel, Paul de Wet, Dan du Plessis, Suleiman Hartzenberg. Dragons: Huw Anderson; Harry Rees-Weldon, Harry Wilson, Aneurin Owen, Jared Rosser; Angus O'Brien (co-capt), Rhodri Williams; Rhodri Jones, Brodie Coghlan, Chris Coleman, Ben Carter (co-capt), Ryan Woodman, Shane Lewis-Hughes, Dan Lydiate, Aaron Wainwright. Replacements: James Benjamin, Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths, Paula Latu, Joe Davies, Barny Langton-Cryer, Dane Blacker, Lloyd Evans, Ashton Hewitt. Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR) Assistant referees: AJ Jacobs (SARU), Hanru van Rooyen (SARU) TMO: Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR)
