Sanctuary Mandela

Sanctuary Mandela Former home of the iconic Nelson Mandela, is now a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel with 9 curated rooms centred around the decades he lived.
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An afternoon of jazz, set in a home that has always welcomed meaningful gatherings.This Sunday, 23 August from 12pm to 3...
19/08/2026

An afternoon of jazz, set in a home that has always welcomed meaningful gatherings.

This Sunday, 23 August from 12pm to 3pm, Chantal Willie-Petersen Trio joins us for a relaxed and soulful experience at Sanctuary Mandela.

It’s an invitation to spend time differently. To listen, to connect, and to enjoy a setting where music and memory come together.

Location: Sanctuary Mandela Boutique Hotel in Johannesburg
Choose to join us for the performance, or stay for a three-course meal inspired by Madiba’s favourite dishes, with a glass of bubbles to complete the experience.

Seats are limited, so booking ahead is essential: https://sanctuarymandela.com/jazzsundays/

Some meals satisfy an appetite. Others leave you with a story to tell.At Sanctuary Mandela, Dine Like Madiba is more tha...
13/08/2026

Some meals satisfy an appetite. Others leave you with a story to tell.

At Sanctuary Mandela, Dine Like Madiba is more than a dining experience. It is an invitation to gather in the home where Nelson Mandela welcomed family, friends and world leaders, and to enjoy a menu inspired by the flavours he loved most.

Each dish reflects the warmth, generosity and simple joy that defined his table, thoughtfully prepared by our culinary team and served in a setting where every meal becomes part of a larger story.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting loved ones or simply looking for an experience unlike any other in Johannesburg, this is an opportunity to slow down, connect and share a memorable meal together.

We invite you to take your place at the table and experience a story that continues to be shared through food, hospitality and home.

Reserve your table through DinePlan or contact our team to plan your visit.

There’s a certain rhythm to Sundays at Sanctuary Mandela.Music in the background. Conversations flowing. Time moving jus...
11/08/2026

There’s a certain rhythm to Sundays at Sanctuary Mandela.

Music in the background. Conversations flowing. Time moving just a little slower than usual.

Location: Sanctuary Mandela Boutique Hotel in Johannesburg

Join us this Sunday, 16 August from 12pm to 3pm, Zarcia Zacheus takes the stage. Whether you come for the music alone or choose to enjoy a three-course dining experience inspired by Madiba’s favourite dishes, the afternoon promises something memorable.

A glass of bubbles, a beautiful setting, and a moment to pause. And if you’d like to linger a little longer, you can extend the experience with a one or two night stay package and ease into the rest of your week from here.

Reserve your seat early and experience it for yourself: https://sanctuarymandela.com/jazzsundays/

10/08/2026

What do you think Madiba would admire most about the women of South Africa today?

It is a simple question, yet one that carries generations of history.

Before there was a Father of the Nation, there were the women who raised him. Women who nurtured his values, strengthened his character and taught him the importance of compassion, resilience and community. Their influence reminds us that behind every great leader are those whose quiet strength helped shape the person they would become.

The women of South Africa today stand on the shoulders of those who came before them. Women who marched, sacrificed, persevered and believed in a future they may never fully see, so that the generations after them could dream more freely, live more boldly and rise even higher.

The young women sharing their reflections in this video are part of our internship programme, an initiative that allows us to invest in young people by creating opportunities for them to learn, grow and build their futures. In doing so, we hope to play our own small part in ensuring that the legacy of those who came before us continues to create opportunities for those who come after.
As we honour Women's Day, we remember that legacy is not only something we look back on. It is something we actively build.

Perhaps the greatest way we can honour the women who came before us is by becoming the kind of women they hoped we would be. Women who recognise their own worth, champion one another, create opportunities and lift others as they rise.

The story of South African women is still being written. And the next chapter belongs to them.

Happy Women's Day to the women who came before us, the women shaping today, and the women who will carry tomorrow forward.

What does it take to build a legacy that lasts?Ten years of courage, conviction and an unwavering belief in what is poss...
08/08/2026

What does it take to build a legacy that lasts?

Ten years of courage, conviction and an unwavering belief in what is possible.

On 29 August, we gather at Sanctuary Mandela to celebrate a remarkable decade of Aslina Wines and the journey of Ntsiki Biyela, the pioneering woman winemaker behind the brand.

From breaking barriers to inspiring a new generation of women in wine, Ntsiki’s story is one of resilience, passion and a commitment to excellence. It is a story worth pausing to celebrate, and one that feels especially meaningful within a home built around stories of courage, purpose and legacy.

Join us for an intimate afternoon of thoughtfully curated cuisine, exceptional Aslina wines and inspiring conversation as we raise a glass to ten years of achievement and to the women continuing to shape the future of South African winemaking.

Date: 29 August 2026
Time: 11h30 to 16h00
Cost: R800 per person
Three course lunch with Aslina wine pairing.
Limited seats available

Reserve your place through DinePlan and join us at the table.

07/08/2026

Some stories are measured in numbers. This one is measured in opportunity.

To start off women’s month, our team had the privilege of visiting a school in Soweto alongside the incredible teams from and to deliver the sanitary pad donations collected during our annual Mandela Month Pads Drive.
Because dignity should never stand in the way of education.

Thanks to the generosity of our guests, team and wider community, 703 packs of sanitary pads were donated. Together with monetary contributions and Sanctuary Mandela’s support, we were able to provide 67 young women with a full year’s supply of sanitary products.

To every person who donated, shared our initiative or encouraged someone else to get involved, thank you. Your kindness has become part of someone else’s story.

Madiba reminded us that the significance of our lives is found in the difference we make to the lives of others. Today, we’re reminded that meaningful change often begins with one simple act of generosity.

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Some rooms offer a place to rest. This one offers a place to reflect.Room 1, Mr President, is one of the original rooms ...
06/08/2026

Some rooms offer a place to rest. This one offers a place to reflect.

Room 1, Mr President, is one of the original rooms of the home and the very room where Nelson Mandela slept during his years here. Today, it has been thoughtfully preserved to honour both the man and the quiet simplicity with which he chose to live, allowing guests to experience history in a way few places can offer.

Staying here is about more than beautiful surroundings. It is about waking in a home that continues to carry his legacy through its stories, its spaces and the thoughtful details woven throughout every stay. From the Heritage Tour and tranquil gardens to the artwork, memorabilia and the dining experiences inspired by Madiba's favourite meals, every moment invites a deeper connection with the home and the values it represents.

Some journeys take you to history. Others invite you to spend the night within it.

Planning an impromptu escape? From time to time, Sanctuary Mandela offers preferred rates on selected rooms, making it the perfect opportunity to experience this remarkable home for yourself.

An afternoon of jazz, set in a home that has always welcomed meaningful gatherings.This Sunday, 9 August from 12pm to 3p...
04/08/2026

An afternoon of jazz, set in a home that has always welcomed meaningful gatherings.

This Sunday, 9 August from 12pm to 3pm, Phuti Sephuru Quartet joins us for a relaxed and soulful experience at Sanctuary Mandela.

It’s an invitation to spend time differently. To listen, to connect, and to enjoy a setting where music and memory come together.

Location: Sanctuary Mandela Boutique Hotel in Johannesburg
Choose to join us for the performance, or stay for a three-course meal inspired by Madiba’s favourite dishes, with a glass of bubbles to complete the experience.

Seats are limited, so booking ahead is essential: https://sanctuarymandela.com/jazzsundays/

31/07/2026

If you could thank Madiba for one thing, what would it be?

As Mandela Month draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting not only on Nelson Mandela's birthday, but on the enduring legacy he left behind.

His influence lives on not only through the history he helped shape, but through the countless lives he continues to inspire. This month has reminded us that gratitude has a way of connecting us across generations. It invites us to pause, to recognise those who have gone before us, and to carry forward the values they entrusted to us.

We asked Daniel, one of our team members, this simple yet meaningful question. His answer is a heartfelt reminder of the impact one life can have on so many others.

Watch the video to hear Daniel's response, then we'd love to hear yours in the comments.

So, if you could thank Madiba for one thing, what would it be?

An afternoon of jazz, set in a home that has always welcomed meaningful gatherings.This Sunday, 2 August from 12pm to 3p...
29/07/2026

An afternoon of jazz, set in a home that has always welcomed meaningful gatherings.

This Sunday, 2 August from 12pm to 3pm, Sofaya joins us for a relaxed and soulful experience at Sanctuary Mandela.

It’s an invitation to spend time differently. To listen, to connect, and to enjoy a setting where music and memory come together.

Location: Sanctuary Mandela Boutique Hotel in Johannesburg

Choose to join us for the performance, or stay for a three-course meal inspired by Madiba’s favourite dishes, with a glass of bubbles to complete the experience.

Seats are limited, so booking ahead is essential: https://sanctuarymandela.com/jazzsundays/

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