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The Children’s Memorial Institute celebrated 100 years of service

The Children's Memorial Institute is a unique entity comprising almost 30 organisations.

The Children’s Memorial Institute (CMI) celebrated 100 years of service and unwavering dedication to children by hosting its first market day on November 4.

The market featured an array of stalls with something for all ages.

Children form surrounding communities do different activities. Photo: Nicole van Niekerk

Some of the vendors who participated in the celebration include organisations from the CMI building, including Thusanani Children’s Foundation, ACFS Community Education, Childline Gauteng, The Teddy Bear Foundation South Africa, and Autism South Africa.

Artists, Ermerson Machele and Nikki Skye Allen. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

Live entertainment by The Windybrow Arts Centre’s choir and DJ Steve Black kept the atmosphere electric throughout the day.

Children’s Memorial Institute wanted to make the market fun for families by providing exciting activities for children, such as tie-dye with Lefika La Phodiso, clay play with Melville Mudroom and a jumping castle.

Teddy Bear Foundation members Josephine Machechani and Edzisani Luvhengo. Photo: Asanda Matlhare

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