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George Municipality honours Mandela Day with acts of kindness and community service

Workers in action cleaning the surroundings at the Rosemoor Home for the Aged Rotary.

George Municipality, in partnership with the Garden Route District Municipality and the Western Cape Blood Service, co-hosted a successful blood donation drive in celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day on Thursday, 18 July 2025.

Pacaltsdorp Library officials and Yeboneers  handed out snacks and 40 soft toys donations to children of Rooibootjie creche, Syferfontein and children from Reiger Park on Mandela Day as part of giving back to the community.

The blood drive was the Municipality’s main event but other officials also ploughed back by cleaning areas in the community and others knitted beanies over a period over time and donated to different organisations.

The event took place at the George Banquet Hall and invited members of the public and municipal officials to dedicate 67 minutes of their time to this life-saving cause, in the spirit of Madiba’s legacy. A total of 58 donors participated in the drive, demonstrating strong support for community health and wellbeing.

Willbedine Jordaan busy painting Siyazama creche, Thembalethu on Mandela Day.

 Executive Mayor Jackie von Brandis feeding the dogs at the SPCA George as part of Mandela Day 2025 activities.

Francois Michaels, one of the event organisers, expressed his gratitude and noted that they were pleasantly surprised by the turnout from both officials and members of the public. “With the blood donated, these donors have helped save approximately 150 lives,” he said.
The Municipality extends its sincere thanks to all who participated and helped make a meaningful difference in honour of Nelson Mandela.

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