18/07/2025
🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦MANDELA DAY 2025 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Today we gathered at Westlake United Church Trust to honor Madiba’s legacy through 67 minutes of service, unity, and giving back to our community.
We began the day in our hall with a heartfelt rendition of the South African National Anthem, followed by a brief history of why we celebrate Mandela Day – a reminder of the values of compassion, justice, and community upliftment that Nelson Mandela stood for.
We were incredibly blessed to have so many hands and hearts come together.
A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THE FOLLOWING :
Virgin Active SA Westlake who kindly served warm soup and bread, spreading warmth and care.
The BAHA’I MOVEMENT who joined us in painting our Emmanuel Educare Preschool with kids joyfully taking part in the fun!
PSG STEENBERG who made a generous donation of clothing to support those in need.
SAPS and IEC officials who helped with the Hilltoppers elderly club, handing out food and blankets.
DIEGO CORNELIUS from RAISING LEADERS OF TOMORROW FOUNDATION, together with CLOSE THE LOOP who distributed stationery packs to our youth – a big boost as they continue their educational journeys.
RE/MAX and CIRTECH who both contributed time and resources to prepare and paint our walls, helping to uplift and brighten our space.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who came, contributed, and supported this special day. It was truly a beautiful time of coming together in the spirit of Ubuntu – “I am because we are.”
Thank you for helping us celebrate Mandela Day in such a meaningful way!
Mkhululi George Smith
Ward 71 News
Constantiaberg Bulletin
Emmanuel Westlake
Portia Dlakadla