Mandela Day
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Matroosfontein community comes together
The Matroosfontein Neighbourhood Watch pruned overgrown trees along a school walkway plagued by robberies, improving safety for the community.
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Coin Care and Ackermans join forces for Mandela Day initiative in Kuils River
Coin Care and Ackermans joined forces this Mandela Day, sewing and packing toiletry bags for patients at Tygerberg Hospital.
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A freedom that didn’t last: At 81, a Khayelitsha grandmother remembers life before and after Mandela
Mary Heqeane carries within her the story of two countries; one before Nelson Mandela’s release in 1990, and one after.
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School opens library as part of Mandela Day celebrations
Apex Primary School in Eerste River has opened a brand-new library, created through partnerships with Breadline Africa and sponsors for Mandela Day.
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Sea Rescue shows everyone has a place in volunteering
On the eve of Mandela Day, the NSRI honours more than 1 500 volunteers and highlights how people of all ages can help save lives around South Africa’s waters.
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Grab a paintbrush: CapeGate’s Dogbox Project needs you this Mandela Day
Families, volunteers and animal lovers are invited to CapeGate Shopping Centre this Saturday to paint 67 dog kennels for dogs in need.
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Come to the table: 1 600 seats, one Mandela Day ‘langtafel’ on Bree Street
Come to the table this Mandela Day. Bree Street public langtafel for up to 1 600 people, with free bread, sponsored meals and more, from 12:00 to 17:00.
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Community rallies behind runner during 67 km Mandela Day challenge
Denver van der Bergh’s Mandela Day Run was a triumphant event of unity and hope, celebrating recovery and honoring Mandela’s legacy.
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Community dogs to get long-awaited shelter this Mandela Day
Khayelitsha’s community dogs have waited months for shelter. This Mandela Day, 134 of them will finally receive a kennel of their own.
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Women unite with needles for Mandela Day blanket drive
Cape Town women picked up their knitting needles last week to craft blankets for those in need as part of the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day initiative.
