NelsoN MaNdela DAY 2022
Where were you this Mandela Day?
Where were you this Mandela Day?
Contents
‘Do what you can, with what you have, where you are’
AWS SA vaccinates 67 pets for free … page 3 Hollywood Foundation donates R50 000 to SARDA … page 4 Hollywood Foundation’s #BarrowsOfPower … pages 5 – 7 Gift of the Givers steps in to ease Day Zero water woes … page 9 Tyger Valley Centre focuses on children and food security … pages 10 – 11 Tranquil treasures to add to your KZN travel diaries … page 13 Visit KZN’s Battlefields for a once-in-a-lifetime experience … page 14 Take a sho’t left to the scenic views of Zululand … page 15 UCCSA makes higher education realisable with #67minutes initiative … page 16 Bonitas … page 17 Independent Media helps to lend a hand … pages 19 - 21
BRANDSTORIES Design: Robyn Toni Fynn | Words: Thembelihle Mkhonza, Gugulethu Shinga, MaryAnne Isaac, Michelle Lorber Editor: Linda Zakas linda.zakas@inl.co.za SALES Patsy Chitray patsy.chitray@inl.co Greg Stock greg.stock@inl.co.za Keshni Odayan-Chetty keshni.odayan@inl.co.za
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Animal welfare organisation offers 67 pets free vaccinations on Mandela Day
Pupils from Wynberg Boys’ Junior School at the Mandela Day celebration. From left, Brandon Faasen, Tyler van Jaarsveld, Joshua Moyo and Ryan Scharffenorth. Zach Halvorsen is absent from the picture. Picture: Supplied AS part of Mandela Day celebrations, the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa (AWS SA) launched a one-of-a-kind walk-through vaccination clinic and offered the first 67 pets free vaccinations as a way of promoting the veterinary health care facility. Nicole Williams, who brought her poodle and pit bull for vaccinations, said this was a great initiative by AWS SA. She said pet owners needed to be made aware of the importance of vaccination. “When vaccinating your pets, veterinarians can check if animals are healthy and also bring other issues to light that owners may miss,” she added. “Being an animal lover and Mandela baby (birthday today), it is important to take time out and reflect on what organisations like this do on a daily basis to make society a better place for our pets,” she added.
Thereza Wiese, who brought her poodle in for a vaccination, said: “This is a fantastic idea by the Animal Welfare Society of South Africa.” AWS SA spokesperson Allan Perrins said Mandela Day was a reminder that people had the ability and responsibility to change the world for the better. “The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa has been a major force for good for the past nine decades and Mandela Day presents us with an opportunity to showcase our work and garner additional support. Our expectations have been exceeded,” he said. His message to pet lovers: “Take good care of your pets. Ensure that their vaccinations are up to date at all times. If you are considering getting a pet then please consider adoption.”
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Hollywood Foundation donates R50 000 towards SA Riding for the Disabled Association After a successful Durban July, the Hollywood Foundation has donated R50 000 towards the South African Riding for the Disabled Association (SARDA), which will go towards improving the overall functioning of children living with physical and mental disabilities. “When Hollywoodbets came on board as the naming rights sponsor for the Durban July, we also got to inherit some amazing projects and one of those was having a community organisation of choice that we can support through the sponsorship. SARDA has been a beneficiary for the last few years and we have been absolutely blown away by the amazing work that SARDA does with children living with disabilities and special needs,” said Devin Heffer, Hollywoodbets brand and communications manager. “Each horse carrying a child would require three volunteers. Everyone working at SARDA are volunteers. Libby and the SARDA team are doing incredible things here, giving these young children an experience that uplifts them, empowers them and strengthens their bond with nature. But most importantly it gives them and their loved one’s hope, and we at Hollywoodbets live by the motto that hope is power.” SARDA is a non¬-profit organisation supported by the Hollywoodbets Durban July, and provides specialised horse-riding classes to mentally and physically handicapped children of varying degrees. The wellbeing of these children is prioritised with classes at no cost to children up to the age of 16. Instructors and trainee instructors are volunteers and are readily available to provide training sessions to the children, for five mornings a week at the Ridge Top Stables in Shongweni. The horse-riding sessions, which include sensory experiences such as touching the leaves and barks of trees, have proven to make a mean-
Team Hollywood Foundation together with SARDA and Gold Circle. Picture by Candiese Lenferna. ingful difference in the lives of these children, helping them to keep calm and develop their muscles. Gold Circle has also partnered with the Hollywood Foundation in matching a R50 000 sponsorship for SARDA. Libby Durk, chairperson of SARDA Durban said the organisation is sincerely grateful for the sponsorship from the Hollywood Foundation and that being able to purchase new and additional equipment means the world to them. “The children who participate in our therapeutic riding lessons are special children with special needs. The new equipment will brighten our arena, therefore, brightening the lives of these special children. Thank you, Hollywood Foundation.” In addition, the foundation contributed an array of equipment to make the lives of the children even better at the organisation. Some of the equipment included grooming kits, tables, chairs, rainbow reins, arena equipment and ladder reins. The handover of the equipment took place at Ridgetop Equestrian Centre in Assagay.
Libby Durk, chairperson of SARDA Durban, together with one of the horses. Picture by Londiwe Gumede. Early childhood development and sports development continues to be a major focus for the Hollywood Foundation. The team also seeks to actively make a positive contribution in the lives of many children across the country, despite their physical and mental capabilities. Known as equine therapy, the work that SARDA does with horses promotes physical, psychological and occupational healing in people with disabilities, and is firmly aligned to the Hollywood Foundation’s core focus values.
“There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to helping others without expecting anything in return.” - Nelson Mandela
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Gift of the Givers steps in to ease Day Zero water woes Water has been the focus of Mandela Day efforts in the drought stricken Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) as Gift of the Givers officially opened its 13th drilled borehole at Walmer High School in Gqeberha. President Cyril Ramaphosa joined by Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu, Premier Oscar Mabuyane and Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Eugene Johnson also spent Mandela Day in Gqeberha, leading a site inspection of the Nooitgedacht Water Treatment Works and thereafter a cleanup of the Swartkops River at Veeplaas which is used to transfer water from the Gariep Dam into the water-strained Metro. Dams currently stand at 14.8% collectively, of which only 2.37% is usable water. Water usage is currently 31 million litres above the target of 230 million litres per day. “The collaboration between the NMB municipality, business chamber and its members and Gift of the Givers in dealing with the Day Zero challenge is memorable,” said Gift of the Givers CEO, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman. “Gift of the Givers is currently drilling its 13th borehole in the Metro, has expanded three drilled previously, resuscitated one at the K9 unit and three owned by the municipality, potentially adding 4 million litres a day to the grid. “Cerebos contributes an additional 500 000L fresh drinking water per day through its desalination plant, generously transported by 3 x 35 000L water tankers sponsored by Coke to Gift of the Givers,” said Sooliman.
The Givers were working closely with the municipality’s engineering team, led by Barry Martin, and would provide JoJo tanks to the 50 water collection points being set up by the municipality, he said. Drilling additional boreholes, resuscitating dormant municipal boreholes, harnessing water from spring sites, providing many more water tanks – 500 have been sponsored by Africa Tanks – bringing in two more water tankers and “opening” viable boreholes pointed out by the community is part of Gift of the Givers’ ongoing intervention. “Providing boreholes at various schools serves learners, educators, their families and surrounding communities, many of whom have large numbers of informal settlements, the inhabitants of which are in dire economic circumstances and require compassionate assistance,” said Sooliman. “The water capacity and reserves at Livingstone Hospital, the largest hospital in the Metro, Gqeberha Provincial Hospital, Elizabeth Donkin Psychiatric Hospital and Jose Pearson TB Hospital have all been substantially advanced,” he added. Mchunu said boreholes were one of the pillars of the interventions. “Even with the completion of boreholes, it does not mean that people must relax, it’s merely a security measure. The more boreholes we drill the more restrictions will apply. We want more water to be available than we are consuming,” he said.
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Tyger Valley Centre focused on children and food security this Mandela Day
Children from Drie Beertjies ECD in Fisantkraal, Durbanville, receiving their lunchboxes.
Tyger Valley mascot, Tina Tiger enjoys her Mandela Day at Drie Beertjies ECD in Fisantkraal, Durbanville.
One of the themes of this year’s Mandela Day was food security, and Tyger Valley Centre took the mantra “Do what you can, with what you have, wherever you are” to heart by visiting and supporting two Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Cape Town. On July 18, Tyger Valley Centre’s management staff did their 67 minutes at the Drie Beertjies ECD in Fisantkraal, Durbanville - by building a vegetable garden for the children, before handing over lunchboxes. Outdoor play equipment, educational toys and learning material was also donated. That afternoon, more educational toys and equipment was handed over to Ukama Community Centre in Capricorn Park, Muizenburg, alongside a hot meal for the 80 children. “Tyger Valley wants to make a significant impact in our communities,” said the Centre’s marketing manager, Alleta van Wyk. “Malnutrition is a big problem in the Western Cape, especially amongst children. We believe that optimum nutrition early in life can permanently alter an individual’s development direction and maximise their potential, so Tyger Valley Centre decided to contribute positively and help to combat the issue with a healthy meal and by creating a sustainable veggie garden for the school.” The children at the ECD’s range in age from two to six years’ old and were surprised by the Tyger Valley Centre mascots -Tom and Tina, who entertained them on the day. During the 67 minutes, the staff focused on showing the
Children from Drie Beertjies ECD in Fisantkraal, Durbanville, enjoying the donated educational toys.
children how to plant seasonal vegetable seedlings and teaching them how to take care of their organic garden in a chemical-free way. Mandela Day this year was focused on promoting community and home-based gardens, supporting fruit and indigenous tree planting, and creating awareness of the intersections between food security and climate change. “The impact that we created was beyond expectation from the Drie Beertjies ECD,” Van Wyk said. “We have expanded our selection of educational learning equipment and material that was donated, thus ensuring longevity for future children in need, and the garden will create sustainable growth of vegetables that will support future savings for the ECD.” Tyger Valley Centre is co-owned by Pareto Limited and Momentum Metropolitan Life Limited, and each owner has invested equally in the two ECD’s with the focus being learning and development of children in their early childhood phase. “The children had an amazing Mandela Day, and we are grateful to Tyger Valley Centre for their commitment to the seven ECD’s under our care,” said Ukama Community Foundation founder, Janine Roberts. “Our schools are underdeveloped and the equipment such as the mats, crayons, books, educational toys and play equipment goes a long way to supporting the early development in the children in these communities.”
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Tyger Valley representatives with the caregivers and children from Drie Beertjies ECD in Fisantkraal, Durbanville.
Tyger Valley representatives handing over educational items to representatives of Ukama Community Holdings, Muizenberg.
“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived; it is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” - Nelson Mandela
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Tranquil treasures to add to your KZN travel diaries THE tourism sector is back in full swing and Tourism KZN is ready to kick-start its international marketing campaigns. A few high-end products that are popular with international tourists have seen a dip in their occupancy numbers over the past two years. However, they are now ready to open their doors, roll out the red carpet and welcome the world back to the Zulu Kingdom. Even though the international market is still a huge part of the success of the tourism sector in KZN, Tourism KZN is also encouraging domestic travellers from all over South Africa to explore more of the country and KZN. Local support of domestic tourism products and offerings will go a long way to reviving the sector and ensuring that establishments are able to stay afloat while the world begins to travel to the Zulu Kingdom once again. KwaZulu-Natal boasts world-class tourism products. This page and the following two profile some of the province’s top travel destinations.
Ever thought of escaping the countryside to enjoy the pleasures of clean air, tranquillity and not having to check your phone every 15 minutes for deadlines and meetings? Then a KZN experience is exactly what you need.
Here are two options waiting to be explored: Sungulwane Private Game Lodge is a luxury, boutique lodge located on its own private game park, nestled in the game-rich western Lebombo Mountains in northern Zululand. It consists of 31 000 hectares of conservancy, and is centrally situated close to Lake St Lucia, Sodwana Bay, Hluhluwe, Imfolozi and Mkuze Game Reserve as well as Bayete Zulu Elephant Sanctuary, Ndumu Game Reserve and Kozi Bay. The conservancy also borders the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, a UNESCO world heritage site. The lodge boasts amazing mountain views, and offers guests the opportunity to soak up the spectacular scenery, sunsets – and unique wildlife sightings – from a deck that overlooks a watering hole. There are eight private chalets suitable for couples, friend groups and families.
For more information, visit: www.sungulwane.co.za Gwahumbe Game & Spa is a luxury bush lodge and game reserve situated in the Gwahumbe Valley in Mid-Illovo, KwaZulu-Natal. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway weekend, a family adventure or an indulgent spa day, it is the ideal KZN game reserve destination to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the bushveld. Gwahumbe Spa offers the ultimate intimate, relaxing and indulgent bush spa experience, with a variety of packages on offer. Retreat to the Spa – and allow the hands of the qualified therapists and the surrounding valley to wrap your body and mind in peace and beauty. There is also a wide selection of exciting activities on offer – ranging from game walks and drives to birdwatching expeditions, mountain biking, team building exercises and swimming. For more information, visit: www.gwahumbe.co.za For more information on all that KZN has to offer, visit: https://zulu.org.za/
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Visit KZN’s Battlefields for a once-in-a-lifetime experience Gugulethu Shinga
Today, everything is still. But back in the 19th century, this area of northern KwaZulu-Natal was a maelstrom of action as British, Boer, and Zulu armies clashed in several bloody encounters. Led by some of the region’s best guides, you can tour the various Battlefield sites and learn about the rich history that helped shape the area.
There are a number of great places at which to stay and base yourself during your visit. Here are three of the best: FUGITIVE’S DRIFT Fugitives’ Drift, set on a 5000-acre game reserve with 22km of river frontage, is a place where the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 is brought back to life. Boasting views of Isandlwana and the Oskarsberg at Rorke’s Drift, this remarkable lodge offers five-star accommodation on a Natural Heritage Site. You can enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant or relax on the sun loungers by the pool side. Fugitives’ Drift also offers world-class battlefield tours, abundant game and birdlife, as well as hiking in the nearby surroundings. For more information, visit: www.fugitivesdrift.com
SPIONKOP LODGE Spionkop is a small hill on the Tugela River, a few miles south-west of Ladysmith. During the second Boer War, the hill was the scene of a Boer victory over the British in 1900. Spionkop Lodge, situated on an expansive 700-hectare game farm, is the perfect base from which to explore the Battlefields area. The lodge offers visitors an awesome sense of space and beauty, together with warm hospitality. Guests can savour fine cuisine and experience excellent service while taking in the spectacular African landscape. Other activities include game drives, hiking and canoeing. For more information, visit: www.spionkop.co.za THREE TREE LODGE Bordering the Spionkop Game Reserve, Three Tree Lodge lies in the foothills of the Drakensberg. This intimate and luxurious 24-bed lodge is owned by Simon and Cheryl Blackburn, and offers locally grown farm-style country food with superb hospitality. It is the ideal environment in which to unwind and be rejuvenated - and the perfect place from which to explore the major Battlefields sites. For more information, visit: www.threetreehill.co.za For more information on all that KZN has to offer, visit: https://zulu.org.za/
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Take a sho’tleft to the scenic views of Zululand If you want to escape the cold winter, experience an adventure while also enjoying some time away from the city life then Zululand is the place to be. With Covid-19 restrictions removed and tourism back to pre-pandemic status, adventurers and thrill-seekers can explore the province’s beautiful countryside areas, mountain resorts, traditional towns and quaint villages to escape from the city. Here are five of Zululand’s popular places of accommodation.
magnificent Big 5 Manyoni Private Game Reserve, near Mkuze, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. A unique all-inclusive luxury, safari-style tented bush lodge that offers both local and international travellers intimate encounters with African wildlife. For more info, visit: www.mavela.co.za
Babanango Game Reserve Encompassing mist belt grasslands, thornveld and river frontage, Babanango Game Reserve is a bush lover’s paradise and where the adventurous come to experience all things safari. This rich area harbours abundant game species including buffalo, giraffe, hyena, zebra, several antelope, and the elusive aardvark and aardwolf. Rhinos and buffalos have recently been introduced to the reserve with the remainder of the big five soon to be introduced. For more info, visit: www.babanango.co.za
Manyoni Private Game Reserve The reserve lies in the heart of Zululand, an area that is world renowned for its spectacular game viewing, rich cultural traditions, and conservation history. Conveniently located only three hours from Durban and six hours from Johannesburg, Manyoni is home to a range of luxury safari lodges, and boasts 23 000 hectares of magnificent Zululand scenery. For more info, visit: www.manyoni.co.za
mFulaWozi Wilderness mFulaWozi Wilderness is a five-star private game lodge found in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal’s Zululand. A part of Africa that embodies the lure of the Big 5, the game drives, the wilderness walks and sheer luxury of its lodges. There are specialised wellness treatments for every guest, from dawn to dusk. For more info, visit: www.mfulawoziwilderness.com Mavela Game Lodge Mavela Game Lodge is nestled in the heart of the
Tandweni Villa Tandweni Villa is a luxury homestead set in Pongola Game Reserve with breathtaking views over Lake Jozini. It is a unique private villa of the utmost luxury and offers tiger fishing, big 4 game viewing and the ultimate luxury bush experience. It’s also the perfect, child-friendly family destination, as our villa is all on one level and features a massive, fenced garden, with a jungle gym and a pool with a net. For more info, visit: www.tandweni.co.za For more information on all that KZN has to offer, visit: https://zulu.org.za/
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Church makes higher education realisable with #67minutes initiative The United Congregation Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) in Gugulethu put aside their usual activities on Saturday, July 16 - and turned the premises into a higher institution application hub as part of their Mandela Day #67minutes initiative.
They helped about 100 youths to either apply to go back to school, or to further their studies at tertiary institutions. Applications were done both digitally and manually, with the organisers volunteering to deliver hard copies at various campuses. Mihlali Mafanya, one of the organisers, said: “We identified a gap and a need within the respective previouslydisadvantaged communities in the Western Cape. Many young people would love to go back to school and further their studies, but needed some guidance and direction. “We also saw that with tertiary institutions having applications done online, some young people don’t necessarily have access to resources like data and technology to complete online applications and take a step forward in pursuing their dreams and aspirations. Therefore UCCSA was committed to occupying that vacant space by stepping in to ensure that we are present to close the gap. We are making education fashionable.” She said the church had collected prospectus and application forms from local universities and TVET colleges. The initiative also attracted applicants from outside Gugulethu. Okuhle Klass, 18, from Kensington, saw a post on social media and knew it was an opportunity not to be missed.
She applied to study teaching. “I was struggling with my applications, as I wasn’t really familiar with the institutions and the online application system. They [UCCSA] were so helpful and I learned so much. I came back well-informed of what I should be doing and focusing on as a matric student,” said the Windermere High School pupil. Aviwe Makopiyana, 22, from Gugulethu, applied to study law. She said the programme was effective, and one-ofa-kind to be hosted at a local church. She advised young people to look out for such opportunities and to take advantage of them. “I’ve even received emails acknowledging my application,” she said. Participants were taught the importance of having a vision and working hard towards achieving their goals. Mafanya thanked all stakeholders who co-operated with them in making the day a success, including the SA Police Service in Gugulethu.
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“Our children are the rock on which our future will be built, our greatest asset as a nation.They will be the leaders of our country, the creators of our national wealth who care for and protect our people.” - Nelson Mandela
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Independent Media spent their 67 minutes in Soweto on Mandela day. The Media house donated groceries to the Telesmurfs ECD Centre as an effort to curb hunger and create an adequate learning environment for children. They also donated 67 blankets at the ECD Centre in remembrance of Former President Nelson Mandela, as part of Mandela Day initiatives. The children at the Telesmurfs ECD Centre also took it to the streets in commemoration of our struggle icon - Former President Nelson Mandela during this day. Picture: Nokuthula Mbatha/African News Agency (ANA)
Beach Clean-up The Sunday Tribune together with Sanlam made their 67 minutes count this Mandela Day as they engaged in a Beach Clean-up at Wilson’s Wharf. After the recent floods that occurred in April, the beaches in KZN were left in quite a state with debris that washed out during the flooding. Over 60 people from Sanlam, the Sunday Tribune and DSW attended the clean-up. The Durban Municipality (DSW) not only sanctioned the initiative but also provided everyone with garbage bags, gloves and removed all the waste that was collected on the day.
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Cape Times and Nando’s do good in handing over meals on Mandela Day For Mandela Day, members of the Cape Times team facilitated the handover of meals sponsored by Nando’s Durbanville to youth at the Durbanville Children’s Home. Nando’s general manager for the Western Cape, Itumeleng Mogotsi and regional marketing manager, Christelle Scott were among the Nando’s team. The Durbanville Children’s Home is home to 144 children and is one of the oldest children’s homes in South Africa. “The children come from environments that are not conducive to nurturing and growing well-grounded, well-adjusted and spirited young people,” says Johanna Strauss, manager for marketing and fundraising at Durbanville Children’s Home.
Daily News visited the Waterloo Crisis Centre, north of Durban to spend 67 minutes making a difference. The Centre looks after the elderly, providing them with food so they can take their medication. They also look after children of all ages and have a creche. The Centre’s wish list for Mandela Day was a double deep sink, gas stove, 3x doors, food packs, juice, and fruits for children. The Daily News partnered with Sunrise Fruiterers who sponsored fruits for the kids and cupcakes from The Baking Pan, both based in Overport. In the picture (from left): Daily News marketing and brand officer, Zama Majola: the chairperson of the Waterloo Crisis Centre, Nokwazi Ndlovu; Independent Media regional marketing manager, Shabnam Moosa and the manager of the Waterloo Crisis Centre, Thobile Dlamini.
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Bringing smiles with books As part of a Mandela Day initiative, Weekend Argus, along with Milnerton Primary School, brought smiles to patients at Maitland Cottage Children’s Orthopaedic Hospital by donating books. Photo: Brendan Magaar/ANA
Serving tasty akhni and warm soup to commemorate the Father of the Nation The Daily Voice spent Mandela Day teamed up with Wholesun Bread, Infarmer and Roadhouse Restaurant, as well as the Parents for Change from Delft, to help serve food to Kraaifontein residents.
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