Do good AND move your body with these Mandela Day events in CPT
Here's how you can get involved and make a difference in your community.
Nelson Mandela smiles broadly on 27 April 1994 in Oshlange, near Durban, as he casts his historic vote during South Africa's first democratic and all-race general elections. Picture: AFP
Africa Melane speaks to resident fitness guru, Liezel van der Westhuizen.
Nelson Mandela Day is tomorrow, 18 July!
The global celebration honours Madiba's life and legacy.
It encourages individuals, communities, and organisations to reflect on Mandela's values and principles by positively impacting their communities for 67 minutes.
The 67 minutes symbolise the number of years the former President fought for human rights and the abolition of apartheid.
Van der Westhuizen shares how you can spend 67 minutes through movement, donations and sharing your time with these events in Cape Town:
Western Cape/Cape Town
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Mandela Day Beach Clean-Up Guided By Secret Sunrise
Help clean up the beach with a secret sunrise and prize giveaway after
Where: Muizenberg Beach, opposite Knead
Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Book your spot on Quicket.
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360 Specialised Training
Enjoy a complimentary workout class at 5pm with sandwich making from 6pm. Sandwich donations like fillings and bread are welcome and sandwiches made will go to a charity in the area.
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Light House Holistic Wellbeing
Immerse yourself in a 2-hour journey on Saturday, 20 July from 9am to 11am dedicated to women’s health and wellness. This event will combine a yoga flow and an enlightening health and motivational talk, all in support of Rural Reach’s new Care Centre.
67% of ticket sales will go directly to this foundation which will help support Rural Reach's mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment for young mothers and their babies.
Get your ticket starting at R450 per person, here.
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Hustle and Heart Cycling Studio
On Saturday, 27 July at 8:15am, the studio will be riding for TEARS Animal Rescue.
All profits and donations from this ride will be donated to TEARS.
Or pop by TEARS' pop up at Hustle and Heart in Sea Point Main Road to cuddle with or adopt a fury friend on Saturday, 27 July.
You can also donate and drop-off pet food, pet supplies, blankets and toys if you're in the area.
For the whole month of July, the studio is also giving Hustle & Hound customers free 'puppuccinos' with any coffee purchase by their dog mom or dad.
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songo.info
Songo.info will clean up the sports fields adjacent to their clubhouse in Kayamandi on Wednesday, 24 July from 3pm to 5pm.
Contact Kay-Dee Adams via email: info@songo.info for more on this event.
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