South Africa's world icon Nelson Mandela has been described by greats as generous, a selfless altruist and the most forgiving person on earth. And let us not forget his most famous trademarks - the Madiba-jive and the loose-fitting Madiba shirts. more

Humanitarian hero F.W. de Klerk played an important role in bringing an end to South Africa's notorious apartheid regime. He worked closely with Nelson Mandela in drafting a constitution that would benefit all South African citizens, and in 1993 he shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Mandela. more

Riding on horseback for 10 days through hostile territory from Port Natal to British forces in Grahamstown to bring word of pending Boer attacks on his home garrison, Dick King’s epic journey through hostile territory nearly killed the frontiersman and his Zulu companion, who rode with him for part of the way. more

Nelson Mandela has been called one of the world’s great humanitarians, but this humble man is not about worldly accolades, he simply lives the ubuntu philosophy – ‘I am because of others’. His many humanitarian efforts continue to feed the world and touch the lives and hearts of those in need as he lives the example of kindness and generosity of spirit. more

Nadine Gordimer’s works were a thorn in the side of the apartheid government and, although a number of them were banned, she chose to stay on in Johannesburg. She was the first South African to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. more

The Nelson Mandela Museum documents the early years of an historic man. In a form unprecedented, the Nelson Mandela Museum in South Africa incorporates three different museums: the Bhunga building in Umtata; Mvezo where he was born; and at the Qunu Museum, a colourful depiction of his youth. more

Humanitarian hero Nkosi Johnson managed to focus the world's attention on the immense suffering of victims of AIDS by delivering an address at the World AIDS Conference that moved delegates to tears. Years after his tragic death, Nkosi Johnson's story gives a face to the plight of many South Africans. more

Nelson Mandela is the hero of our times. In South Africa, he epitomizes freedom and justice – having dedicated most of his life as a political activist fighting for equality for all South Africans. He was a messenger of hope during the dark period of South Africa’s history, the apartheid years, and continued upon his release from prison to wave the flag of justice. more

When Mahatma Gandhi had something to say, he did so without raising his voice. This humanitarian hero gave hope to many downtrodden South Africans and helped pave the way to freedom with his insistence on peaceful protest. more

South Africa's humanitarian heroes take on all forms and sizes, but they have 3 things in common – to bring equality where there is prejudice, to speak for those who are have no voice, and to bring the world's attention to worthy causes. more

Humanitarian hero, Archbishop Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his continued struggle against the apartheid regime. After the abolition of apartheid, Nelson Mandela appointed the Archbishop as Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. more

Humanitarian hero Albert Luthuli played a major part in the liberation struggle against the apartheid regime, heading operations like the Defiance Campaign. Leading the African National Congress (ANC) during South Africa's most tumultuous political times, Luthuli was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his work. more