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Communities unite for Mandela Day across Helderberg

18 Jul 2025

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Strand Rotary distributes 150 beanies at Gordon's Bay Library for Mandela Day with ACVV representatives — In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Strand Rotary Club members gathered at the Gordon’s Bay Library on Friday 18 July to distribute 150 warm beanies to various deserving organisations as part of their Mandela Day activities. Among those receiving beanies were Drummies (35), Dream Hunters (30), House of Grace (10), Badisa (30), and ACVV (30). Pictured here is Kaylin Cloete (ACVV), Cassidy Swarts (ACVV), Elenore Baiocchi (Strand Rotary) and Hendricka Schoeman (ACVV). Credit: Yaseen Gaffar

Helderberg communities embraced the spirit of Madiba on Friday 18 July as they dedicated 67 minutes and more to various acts of service, honouring the enduring legacy of Nelson Mandela. From bustling centers to quieter neighbourhoods, residents rolled up their sleeves to make a tangible difference.

Drummies from Dr GJ Joubert School select beanies at Gordon's Bay Library Mandela Day event — Drummies girls from Dr GJ Joubert School also had a chance to pick out a beanie at Gordon’s Bay Library in the event organised by Strand Rotary.

Mandela Day volunteers from Unashamedly Ethical interact with children at Hope & Light Village Sir Lowry's Pass — Hope & Light Children’s Village in Sir Lowry’s Pass were treated to a visit by Unashamedly Ethical and Eagles Rising Leadership Academy, who spent time conducting a clean-up before interacting with the children, shared laughs, dance and song and also treated the children to a meal. While the organisation itself is based in Somerset West, Unashamedly Ethical is a movement that encourages individuals and organisations to publicly commit to ethics, values, and clean living. Pictured is Hans van Rensburg, Terence Abrahams, Madison Power, Shaun Kwela, Vuyani Jebese, Rene Ensel, Pippa Pringle and Gary Power. Photo: Yaseen Gaffar Credit: Yaseen Gaffar

As deel van die Mandeladag-viering het die Strand-dienssentrum (SDS) 'n oefensessie vir bejaardes aangebied, gelei deur Dean Brits van Fitness Warriors. — As deel van die Mandeladag-viering het die Strand-dienssentrum (SDS) ‘n oefensessie vir bejaardes aangebied. SDS is ‘n nie-winsgewende diensorganisasie wat omsien na pensioentrekkers. Dean Brits van Fitness Warriors het die oefening by die sentrum in De Villiersstraat 30, Strand, gelei. Na al die sweet is die bejaardes bederf met ‘n stukkie koek, geborg deur die Strand-tak van Seeff Property Group. Credit: Barend Williams

Bejaardes neem deel aan oefensessie by SDS tydens Nelson Mandela-dag-viering — Seniors oefen by die spesiale Nelson Mandeladag-sessie by SDS. Credit: Verskaf

SDS-lede bymekaar vir foto, met bestuursvoorsitter Thea Möller in die groep — Die organiseerders van die Mandeladag-oefeninge by SDS. Van links: Michelle Bezuidenhout, Thea Möller (SDS-bestuursvoorsitter), Domé Sonnekus en Linda Adams. Credit: Barend Williams

Van links is die verteenwoordigers van die Strand-tak van Seeff Property Group wat die koek geborg het: Ursula Snyman (administrateur), Amanda Spence (agent) en Anel Combrinck (bemarkingsafdeling). Credit: Barend Williams
Gerty Lourens het ook aan die oefening by die SDS deelgeneem en daarna ‘n stukkie koek geniet. Credit: Barend Williams
Dean Brits van Fitness Warriors het die oefeninge vir die senior burgers gelei. Credit: Barend Williams