Mandela Month: Building Dignity Through Digital Inclusion

This international awareness month celebrates and recognises Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy.

Mandela taught us the power of equality, dignity, respect, and unity. He reminded the world that freedom means little without fairness, that peace is hollow without justice, and that progress means lifting each other as we rise. 

His life was a lesson in compassion and resilience - values that continue to guide those of us working for a more inclusive and equitable South Africa.

Many of these values are instilled in what we do at tipped. By enabling digital tipping and payments, we’re creating tangible change for workers often overlooked in our society. 

Through technology, we’re working to remove barriers that limit opportunity. We’re supporting financial inclusion by offering safe, accessible, and transparent ways for service workers to receive tips and support their families. This is our way of honouring Mandela’s vision by building a future where dignity isn’t just a promise but a lived reality.

-Kimlynn Temple-tipped Founder and CEO 2025