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Various businesses and organisations stepped out of the office and did something extra special for those most in need in the community for Mandela Day on Tuesday, July 18

July 20, 2017

The North Coast Courier 2 minutes read

The children of Smile with Us community centre received cupcakes from the North Coast Courier.

Mandela Day on Tuesday was marked by many organisations on the North Coast with a full programme of activities, all in aid of giving back to those most in need in the community.

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From donating to local NGO’s, to simply handing out sweet treats to children, everyone got involved in one way or another.

Vision 153

Community members joined Vision 153 at their Shakashead container and assisted with preparing and bagging fresh veggies to supply their soup kitchen. Books were also donated to the Vision 153 children’s library.

Simbithi

Staff of the Simbithi Eco-Estate Homeowners’ Association (SEEHOA) and their counterparts from the Simbithi Country Club, stepped out of the office and into jeans and sneakers – ready to serve their community on Mandela Day.

The staff was split into two teams, with each team spending 67 minutes at the two schools Simbithi has partnered with.

The first group headed to RA Padayachee Primary School in Shaka’s Head, where they planted a beautiful garden at the school’s entrance. The second group spent time at Sizani Combined School in Foxhill, painting a division of the grade seven classroom with paint generously sponsored by Prodec Paints.

Thaveshni Manthidi, Krishni Padayachee, Maril Padayachee, Ranee Naidoo, Dysan Parasaraman and Michael Riley at RA Padayachee Primary School.

SEEHOA Board Director Paul Sparks, Krushan Naicker, Jodi Chetty, Gizelle Athman, Justine Mia, Anneline Pillay, Elbert du Plessis and Riaan Botha at Sizani Combined School.

Also read: GALLERY: Sweet smiles for Mandela Day at The Courier

DAWN

The DA councillors from ward 6, 22 and 21, as well as local DAWN rep Privi Makhan took lunch packs and fresh fruit and veggies to the kids from the Sinqobeli creche in Driefontein.

Ward 6 Councillor Tammy Colley with Privi Makhan.

Zululand Cycles

Staff of Zululand Cycles spent their 67 minutes for Mandela day with the children of Ithemba Labasha centre.

Much needed groceries were delivered, as well as some soccer balls for the kids.

Zululand Cycles owner Danielle Dalton spending some quality time with the children.

Orphan Fund

If you would like to do a little something extra for Mandela Day, take part in the North Coast Courier Orphan Fund‘s Mandela Day feature by donating R300 or more:

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