What happens when you combine 67 minutes of giving, a little heart, and a whole lot of teamwork? You create something unforgettable and that’s exactly what we did this Mandela Day.

This year, the Lottostar offices came together across three provinces, united by a shared mission: to honour Madiba’s legacy through meaningful acts of kindness. With support from The Star Foundation and a network of inspiring partners, the teams in each office contributed to something truly special — showcasing the power of collective action to spark lasting change.

In Johannesburg, the office was transformed into a buzzing packing hub as the call centre teams swapped headsets for assembly lines in the lead up to Mandela Day. Together, they packed toiletry bags for MES (Mould, Empower, Serve) — an organisation dedicated to supporting Hillbrow’s most vulnerable. To extend the impact even further, The Star Foundation also donated groceries to support MES in their mission to tackle hunger. On 18 July, the LottoStar team joined on-site to help pack the pantry and personally hand out cooked meals to the homeless. It was a powerful reminder that giving of your time can be one of the most meaningful ways to make a difference.

In Nelspruit, we partnered with the Thabo Nkosi Foundation. Rolling up their sleeves, the team prepared 134 Jars of Hope and packed 67 toiletry packs for girls and 67 for boys — all of which were gifted to the incredible learners at Kamagugu Special School. Each learner also received a beanie in a memorable handover event which was full of big smiles, warm hugs, and moments of joy — a true reminder that teamwork really does make the dream work.

The team in the Cape Town office spent Mandela Day with the 50 orphaned babies and children at Christine Revell Children’s Home. In collaboration with Outside the Bowl Africa , The Star Foundation donated 67 meal buckets, as well as bowls and utensils for the children— enough to provide breakfast for the next 67 days to all those who call the centre home. The team brought along reading books, read stories to the little ones, and enjoyed quality time with the children through fun, engaging activities. The day was filled with laughs, full tummies, and many special moments the team won’t soon forget.

Across every location, and across each Lottostar office, this campaign was about so much more than just 67 minutes. It was about showing up with heart. At the Star Foundation, Mandela Day is not just a call to action — it’s a reminder that when we come together, we can transform small acts of kindness into powerful stories of hope.

This year, across three provinces, we kept Madiba’s spirit alive by getting involved, giving back, and touching lives.