A festive blend of service, gratitude and cheer transformed the forecourt of Mountain View Spar in Gordon’s Bay on Saturday (6 December), as Kolskoot Radio hosted its inaugural “Santa’s in Uniform – Stand the Watch Challenge”.
The unique event was dedicated to recognising the uniformed personnel who tirelessly safeguard the community through the festive season into the new year.
The supermarket’s forecourt became a lively “duty zone”, complete with emergency vehicles, Christmas decorations and a buzz of enthusiastic volunteers.
Representatives from several organisations stepped forward to support the initiative by taking symbolic 30-minute “watch shifts”. These symbolised the commitment and long hours required from emergency teams during the busy holiday period. Key participants included GBMed, Gordon’s Bay Business Association, Baykem Pharmacy, Mountain View Spar, City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service and the South African Naval College. Ward 100 councillor Sean Stacey also showed his support.
Shoppers and local families rallied enthusiastically to the Santa’s Wish List Drive, generously contributing to care packages for on-duty personnel. Donation boxes were filled with essentials such as water and snacks, energy bars and chocolates, noodles and coffee sachets, and other essential comfort items
Kolskoot Radio’s broadcast team captured the energy and emotion live on air, amplifying the message of gratitude and community solidarity across the area.
This year the collected gifts and provisions will be distributed to GBMed and the City’s Fire and Rescue Service, supporting their teams as they work over the festive season.
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