The Port Elizabeth Businesswomen's Association (BWA) members boosted their Sanitary Sistas campaign on Mandela Day and set a new record by packing 8 600 sanitary pads (almost 2 000 more than their initial goal of 6 700) in 67 minutes. Their mission? To help keep menstruating school girls in class. Underprivileged girls may miss up to a third of their school year because they cannot afford proper monthly sanitary protection. Education - as Madiba emphasized - education is a critical ticket … [Read more...] about Businesswomen punch above their weight
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When 240 equals 67
In support of Nelson Mandela Day on July 18, Volkswagen Show of Hands volunteers dedicated their time and skills to repair and brighten up the Alfonso Arries Primary School in Port Elizabeth. Dedicating more than the recommended 67 minutes, the Volkswagen volunteers took four hours out of their Saturday to transform the school. They painted its new library and car port, landscaped the gardens by planting colourful flowers, bushy shrubs and trees that will one day give shade to Alfonso Arries … [Read more...] about When 240 equals 67
Planting seeds of hope in communities
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) today in its bid to honour the call made by the former President, Nelson Mandela for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world's social injustices, took part in the internationally recognised Nelson Mandela Day. The Nelson Mandela Day initiative, encouraging all citizens globally to give 67 minutes of their time to a worthy cause embraced by the UN General Assembly via a unanimous decision. "It's amazing, the … [Read more...] about Planting seeds of hope in communities
Mandela, Mhlaba and Mbeki visiting City Hall today
The Mandela Bay Development Agency (MBDA), working on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) and funded by the National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund, entered into a partnership with the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, to assist with the implementation of Route 67. As part of Route 67, various sculptures were produced, led by a group of 3rd and 4th year students at the NMMU School of Music Art and Design. A total of fourteen figures of activists, were produced. … [Read more...] about Mandela, Mhlaba and Mbeki visiting City Hall today
Municipal activities on Nelson Mandela International Day today
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal area will be a hive of activities today when several Nelson Mandela International Day events take place in the spirit of volunteerism for the betterment of all. Nelson Mandela International Day, follows a unanimous decision by the UN General Assembly, on the democratic South Africa's founding father's birthday on 18 July 2009, that this day must be observed annually. Grogro: The main event takes place at Grogro (Ward 18) where the Nelson Mandela Bay … [Read more...] about Municipal activities on Nelson Mandela International Day today
And you thought that SARS didn’t have a sense of humour
South African Revenue Services branches will stay open for an extra 67 minutes on Friday to assist taxpayers. This is as the country marks Mandela Day on 18 July. SARS said on Thursday that the decision to keep branches across the country and the SARS Contact Centre open for longer was taken "on the basis that it would be the best way for SARS to contribute to the spirit of service to the people of South Africa that the legacy of former President Nelson Mandela continues to … [Read more...] about And you thought that SARS didn’t have a sense of humour
Parlotones Stand Like Giants on Route 67
On Thursday rhis week, one day before Mandela Day, The Parlotones will be taking time out of their busy Winter tour schedule by spending the day in the city to pay homage to the late Nelson Mandela. On 17 July 2014 the award winning band are set to spend their 67 minutes on Route 67 in Nelson Mandela Bay. Route 67 consists of 67 Public Art Works symbolising Nelson Mandela's 67 years of work dedicated to the Freedom of South Africa and includes 67 steps leading to Madiba's statue at the … [Read more...] about Parlotones Stand Like Giants on Route 67
67 Minutes for children
For a small group of local businesses, Mandela Day kicked off on Wednesday 17 July. With contributions from Havilah Designer Jewellers; Royalston Exclusive Residential Estate; Genesis Civils and Remax Bay, Tracey Eke of Royalston spent her first 67 minutes for Mandela shopping for party food as well as various items on the needs list of Nelson Mandela Bay NPO, Thandu’sana. Thandu’sana, based in Newton Park, is a safe haven for abandoned and/or abused babies aged newborn to three … [Read more...] about 67 Minutes for children
Did your 67 minutes go pear shaped? The legalities of volunteering
#Madiba - the clarion call from everyone doing their 67 minutes for Nelson Mandela who said; "It's in your hands to make the world a better place." And now Mandela Day has arrived, bringing with it a host of community-related initiatives running throughout the month of July, but sometimes your 67 minutes or more of volunteering could go pear shaped. Louise Bick, head of Pro Bono Law at Werksmans Attorneys guides us through the legalities of volunteering: What are the options as regards … [Read more...] about Did your 67 minutes go pear shaped? The legalities of volunteering
Cuddly toys, kids, smiles, #Madiba
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) leadership and staff honoured Nelson Mandela and his legacy by committing the organisation's resources and "hand power" to two local organisations as part of its Nelson Mandela Day initiative. The CDC staff painted at Livingstone Hospital – and donated 27 mattresses to its paediatric ward – and then moved through to Cheshire Home for the Disabled in Cleary Park where it also painted and handed over donations from the CDC staff. Tell us what you … [Read more...] about Cuddly toys, kids, smiles, #Madiba
67 minutes to Livingstone Hospital and Cheshire Homes
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) leadership and staff will honour Nelson Mandela and his legacy by committing the organisation's resources and "hand power" to two local organisations as part of its Nelson Mandela Day initiative. The CDC will paint at Livingstone Hospital - and donate 27 mattresses to its paediatric ward - and then move through to Cheshire Home for the Disabled in Cleary Park where it will also paint and hand over donations from the CDC staff. The CDC decided to … [Read more...] about 67 minutes to Livingstone Hospital and Cheshire Homes
Port Elizabeth Airport Team headed for Zizamele Soup Kitchen in Walmer Township
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) will celebrate former President Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday on Thursday by giving back to 20 communities in and around its airports. This year's Mandela Day celebrations coincide with ACSA's 20th anniversary. Over 7 000 lives will be touched on the day in line with the anniversary theme '20 communities in our 20th year'. ACSA spokesperson Unathi Batyashe-Fillis said: "Airports Company South Africa is committed to taking action by expanding its … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Airport Team headed for Zizamele Soup Kitchen in Walmer Township
Two more local Mandela Day initiatives
In celebration of Mandela Day on 18th July, the Shoprite Mall Centre Management in Port Elizabeth along with their tenants, are giving back 67 minutes to their local community as well as assisting those less fortunate than themselves. Two initiatives are being undertaken on Thursday, one in the Greenacres area and one supporting local street children in Korsten. As the old saying goes, charity begins at home and in this case close to home as the tenants and contractors of the Shoprite Mall … [Read more...] about Two more local Mandela Day initiatives
67 Minutes Begin at Home
In the spirit of celebrating Nelson Mandela's 94th Birthday and dedicating this day to his life's work with charity organizations, and the 67 years that he spent fighting for humanity, Boomtown Strategic Brand Agency has uplifted the surrounding community, donated to those in need, and helped animals on Mandela Day. Boomtown's Port Elizabeth office came out in full force with all 51 staff members gearing up to revitalize and renew their surroundings, offering support to the Animal Welfare … [Read more...] about 67 Minutes Begin at Home
Medical Party Time
To celebrate Madiba’s 94th birthday, Medical Forum Theatre staff hosted a party for the 54 disabled children who form part of Khaya Home and Miracle Kids - both outreach programmes of Cheshire Homes Eastern Cape. Khaya Home caters for those within the Walmer Township area, while Miracle Kids is based at the Cleary Estate Cheshire Home – an organisation that receives annual support from Medical Forum Theatre. Neither programme receives government funding and relies solely on donations and … [Read more...] about Medical Party Time
