Bidvest commits to South Africa beyond Mandela Day Bidvest agrees with the principles of Mandela Day, which seeks to promote education, peace and reconciliation in South Africa, as well as driving awareness that each person has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better. However, instead of just celebrating Mandela Day one day of the year, Bidvest’s Corporate Social Investment (CSI) strategy entails giving back to communities through its various initiatives, every day. Former president Nelson Mandela said, “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead”. Bidvest lives this philosophy and continues to assist its communities by supporting projects that make a difference to their lives and puts their needs first.  “While education is a basic need, quality literacy levels have a key role to play in South Africa’s future pr...