Everyone is invited to visit the popular annual Mariki Mark this week. Come and experience the 16th Mariki Mark from September 22 to 26, where you will find an incredible range of exhibitors.

Exhibitors travel from all over South Africa to be part of this special event. The organising team takes great care in selecting exhibitors and products, ensuring that the market is stocked with the best quality products they can find.

Visitors can look forward to a variety of products, unique offerings and quality shopping experiences.

Exhibitors from different parts of the country have also contributed significantly to the growth and reputation of the Mariki Mark, making it an event people eagerly anticipate each year.

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Although shopping is certainly part of the attraction, the Mariki Mark is about so much more, according to principal Santé Barnard.

“It is about community, generosity, opportunity and making a difference. It is about businesses and entrepreneurs travelling long distances to support the school’s cause.

“It is about families spending time together. It is about visitors choosing to support a school that works every day to give learners with special educational needs the opportunities they deserve. Most importantly, it is about the learners,” said Barnard.

Every purchase, every exhibitor, every sponsor, every visitor and every contribution helps the school continue investing in its learners and their future.

What began 16 years ago with a vision to support and uplift the learners of Marietjieki School for LSEN has grown into a much-anticipated annual event that reaches far beyond the school and its immediate community.

Over the years, the Mariki Mark has grown tremendously in size, reputation and quality.

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What makes this growth special is that it’s driven by a simple, powerful purpose: to raise funds for the benefit, upliftment, and development of the school’s learners. Marietjie School for LSEN serves learners with diverse and complex needs.

The money from the Mariki Mark help the school provide opportunities, resources, and experiences that support learners’ wellbeing, development, and future.

Every contribution made at the market ultimately helps create a better environment and better opportunities for the special children entrusted to the school’s care.

Because at Marietjie School, every success has a greater purpose – the learners and their future.