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included climbing the Drakensberg mountains.
“Most of the things we would did were to be mentally and physically prepared. But it doesn’t prepare you for what you face when you get there and you see the mountain before you, and I am not an adventurous type of person.
“It was a major eye-opener. We were exposed to colds of unbelievable proportions, and not the best facilities you can find, but we were fortunate at the end of the day to have a shelter and warm bed to sleep in. There are many who do not have these things,” Hatang said.
Foundation spokesperson Neeran Naidoo said: “The Trek4Mandela finally reached Uhuru Peak at midday on Saturday after a gruelling few days of trekking. Unfortunately, not all the trekkers made it to the summit.”
The climbers are expected to arrive today at OR Tambo International Airport.
Meanwhile, the Khayelitsha Modelling School hosted beauty pageants for children in the area in memory of Mandela.
Organiser Brenda Mamputa said the event was held during the Mandela International Day because of his love for children.
Aluta Biko was crowned Miss Khayelitsha.
“We had a very successful event. We crowned Miss Khayelitsha, Baby Of the Year, and Pre-Little Miss Khayelitsha.
“They won different prizes and they will have a chance to go to a professional modelling school in Brackenfell. The 16 children who participated were aged between zero and 14 years,” she said.
This year, the Cape was abuzz with activities for the local families to enjoy.
The Cape Town Society for the Blind hosted volunteers who attempted to make 67 pancakes in 67 minutes at the society’s coffee shop. The Chaeli Campaign saw volunteers at Blue Route Mall in Tokai pay R67 to make or purchase three bracelets. Rape Crisis hosted a Cape Town Trust Mandela Day Care Pack Drive, where the public could donate items such as underwear and toiletries to fill a pack for a rape survivor.