It was a busy Mandela Day in the Mother City. In the spirit of one of Africa’s greatest heroes, many Capetonians went to work for their 67 minutes today supporting causes close to their hearts and helping those in need.
Cape Town was filled with kindness and love as eager locals rose to the occasion and helped make a difference.
The Western Cape Government joined celebrity chef Jenny Morris to feed those in need.
Celebrating #MandelaDay2019 with @JennyMorrisChef, @Magic828Music & others!??? ?️: @Haybre, @WCGovTPW, @ihotelschool pic.twitter.com/Wk1MS6P1NE
— Western Cape Gov (@WesternCapeGov) July 18, 2019
Our president visited children at the Red Cross Children’s Hospital.
? #MandelaDay2019 @CyrilRamaphosa greets child patients at the Red Cross Children’s Hospital pic.twitter.com/XeAi99nTL9
— SA Gov News (@SAgovnews) July 18, 2019
The City of Cape Town put children’s safety first and activated a new pedestrian crossing along AZ Berman Drive.
City of Cape Town honours Madiba’s legacy by putting child safety first on International Mandela Day. Read more: https://t.co/6PvJg2iCHV #CTNews pic.twitter.com/z5jscArqXd
— City of Cape Town (@CityofCT) July 18, 2019
The Cape Town City FC spent their day at Langa Cheshire home uplifting others.
We rise by lifting others ?
Cape Town City squad spending Mandela Day at Langa Cheshire Home ?
Donations is always admirable, but making a difference to the community is what we all about ? #iamCityFC pic.twitter.com/HvGSsHkGjx— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) July 18, 2019
Metrorail unveiled a new installation by BazArt at the Cape Town train station consisting of 76 portraits to honour inspiring changemakers in Cape Town.
Dear Changemakers,
We are thrilled to announce that we are part of @Bazart_ where 76 portraits of inspiring changemakers are on the wall of Cape Town train station!??
Join us today, Mandela Day BETWEEN 10 AM TO 1 PM at Cape Town train station to celebrate. pic.twitter.com/l4Q4ra4Ke6
— Metrorail W/Cape (@CapeTownTrains) July 18, 2019
Charity organization HOPE Cape Town braved the terrible weather to serve the community of Blikkiesdorp in the Cape Flats.
HOPE Cape Town honors the Father of our Nation on Nelson Mandela Day 10 years – focusing on social justice issues. All HOPE Cape Town employees brave the Cape Flats weather, roll up their sleeves and serve the community of Blikkiesdorp. pic.twitter.com/flDP2dMr14
— HOPE Cape Town (@HopeCapeTown) July 18, 2019
Capetonians out there who didn’t get the chance to do anything today need not worry as they can still take part in a beach cleanup this Saturday.
Were you not able to join an event for #MandelaDay2019? We’ll be hosting a Beach Cleanup on Saturday #PlasticFreeMzansi More Info: https://t.co/tx6CDkk5Hy pic.twitter.com/fyMya8Q4gx
— The Beach Co-op (@TheBeachCoopZA) July 18, 2019
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