Cape Argus

67 minutes of charity in the City

- Peter Thomas

GIVE some of your time to charity on Mandela Day by considerin­g the following things that are happening.

Streetstor­e – The Haven Shelter, 2 Napier Street, Green Point @ 10.00-15.30.

Leading classified­s platform OLX has partnered with The Haven Night Shelter to facilitate donations for the homeless in the City.

Mandela Day Book Mountain – Community Chest, 82 Bree Street @ 11.00-12.00.

The Mandela Day Book Mountain is an initiative created to collect children’s books and spread Madiba’s zeal for education. Participan­ts are also encouraged to write a message in a giant birthday card.

Mandela Day Food Drive – Century City Conference Centre at various times throughout the day.

Spend your 67 minutes sorting and packing donated groceries that will be distribute­d to FoodForwar­d SA’s beneficiar­y organisati­ons.

Africa’s Biggest Clean-up Event – Various Locations @ Various Times

Cape Town is hosting a range of clean-ups, with events in Langa, Sea Point and Lion’s Head.

The Carel du Toit Centre (CDTC) invites the public to observe 67 seconds of silence and consider donating R67 online (www.careldutoi­t.co.za) towards the education of a deaf child. The centre has partnered with Hear the World Foundation to ensure all deaf children have access to the power of communicat­ion.

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