As we mark International Mandela Day today, we thought of speaking to some of the charities in our country that are making a difference in the various communities. Normally on a day like this, we speak to companies and other organisations that are reaching out today only and normally go away after that. These charities face various challenges to stay afloat and today let's get to hear what challenges they face and what companies can do to assist....

Guest: Zonke Mbali - Social worker from Sobambisana Community development Project (We are based at Crossroads in Cape Town. We are an NGO working with children with disabilities and Elderly people)

Mobile: 072 385 9314

Guest: Amanda Zungu -   Chief Visionary Officer for  One K (Kidney) Foundation  (We use innovative and creative ways to educate and create awareness around kidney health and organ donation. This year marks 10 years since our transplant)

Mobile: 082 591 4644

Guest: Carol Xaba - General secretary of Disabled Persons in Trades South Africa

Mobile: 079 580 6281

Guest: Bridget Munnik - Centre Manager of Mashup Community Development (Mashup is a NPO , founded in 2013 , providing community development,  entrepreneur training and skills development opportunities to youth in Westbury and surrounding areas)

Mobile: 073 151 8572

Guest: Stephanie Sokane - Founder and Director of Chidiya foundation (Chidiya foundation and ECD center for underprivileged and disabled children based in Orange Farm. We have 30 children in our care and we strive to be an inclusive center where asked and disabled children interact without discrimination.There’s a lot of work we would like to do in Orange Farm and need the assistance to do it)