{"id":266574,"date":"2025-07-18T18:35:42","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/?p=266574"},"modified":"2025-07-18T18:35:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:35:45","slug":"communities-unite-for-mandela-day-across-helderberg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/communities-unite-for-mandela-day-across-helderberg\/","title":{"rendered":"Communities unite for Mandela Day across Helderberg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Strand
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). <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Drummies
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.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Mandela
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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"As
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. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Bejaardes
Seniors oefen by die spesiale Nelson Mandeladag-sessie by SDS.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"SDS-lede
Die organiseerders van die Mandeladag-oefeninge by SDS. Van links: Michelle Bezuidenhout, Thea M\u00f6ller (SDS-bestuursvoorsitter), Dom\u00e9 Sonnekus en Linda Adams.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n