Causes to support for Mandela Day

Special tour in honour of Nelson Mandela and six more

Last updated: Tuesday, 16 July 2024

What does 67 minutes for Mandela mean to you? For us, it’s about having a “DNA-changing impact through Moments of Joy” and doing it with our partners, special communities – and you.

Get involved: Join Long March to Freedom in celebrating and reflecting on Madiba’s life, legacy and values. Or find six more causes to support below. 

WALK WITH MANDELA ON A FREE GUIDED TOUR

It’s an exhibition that’s the largest of its kind, with 100 bronze life-size statues of South African struggle heroes. For Mandela Day, Long March to Freedom will be running a special tour in honour of Nelson Mandela. You can learn little-known stories and facts about his life, as well as trace back his royal ancestry. Tours will start every hour on the hour at Long March to Freedom. 

Date: 10am to 3pm

Cost: R20 entry; guided tour is free

Century Boulevard | Century City | @longmarchtofreedom | Image: Long March to Freedom

TRY AND BREAK A WORLD RECORD

Ladles of Love are trying to break the world record for having the highest number of people volunteering together. Sessions will be split into 67 minute slots with activities like crafting and packing donated items. After 4pm, the Love Fest begins with food trucks and live performances by DJ Loyd and DJ Cosher. The ticket cost is a donation to children in need.

Date: Hourly slots from 9am to 4pm

Cost: R100 to R200; book via Webtickets

The Lookout Venue | V&A Waterfront | @ladlesoflove | Image: Ladles of Love

SILENT DISCO MEETS BEACH CLEAN UP

Secret Sunrise, which throws silent disco parties across Cape Town, is hosting a clean up at Muizenberg Beach. Participants will meet opposite Knead Bakery and there’ll be guided music. After the clean up, you can take a tip in the ocean and warm up in the Hot Huts Mobile Sauna. The first 30 people to book will get a free trip to the sauna. 

Date: 9.30am to 11.30am

Cost: R50 to R150; book via Quicket

Muizenberg Beach | @secretsunrisecpt | Image: Secret Sunrise

MAKE BLANKETS & TOYS FOR NEW MOMS

This for the arts and craft lovers. Thula Baba Project, which equips new mothers with the tools and knowledge needed to improve baby development, is hosting a crafts day with Christ Church Constantia. You can knit and crochet blankets, sew clothes, make toys for daycare, cut fleece blankets, and more in 67 minute slots. 

Date: 10.30am to 6pm

Cost: Free entry, book via Google Forms

 Christ Church Constantia | 46B Constantia Main Road | Silverhurst | @thulababaproject | Image: Thula Baba Project

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A DONATION

With the recent storms and flooding in the Western Cape, hundreds of thousands of people have been affected and are in need of basic items or financial assistance. 

By Sarah Williams 

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