Cape Town volunteers embody Mandela Day spirit at Ladles of Love
Image: Henk Kruger/Independent Newspapers
The DHL Stadium in Cape Town was transformed into a hub of goodwill as the world celebrated Mandela Day. Hundreds of volunteers from across the Mother City braved the cold, and came together for Ladles of Love's annual flagship event.
Employees from a diverse range of companies, including Inspire Rentals, DHL Stadium, Kyalami Grand Race Circuit, AGT Foods, Rhodes Food Group, Wimpy, Deloitte, Takealot Group, FPG Group, Independent Media, and Premier Fishing, to name but a few, participated in a day of service.
From packing sandwiches, assembling food buckets and creating learning materials for children, the teams contributed to Ladles of Love's mission to alleviate hunger and uplift communities.
Volunteers gather at DHL Stadium for Mandela Day, supporting Ladles of Love's mission.
Image: Henk Kruger/Independent Newspapers
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Under the Mandela Day theme 'It's In Your Hands', the event highlighted the values of ubuntu and collective action. A spokesperson from Premier Fishing said, 'This day is not about individual recognition, but about what we can achieve together as a society when we put compassion into action.'
Chantel Zvichauya, who volunteered on behalf of Premier Fishing, added, 'It was a privilege to contribute even in a small way. to such a meaningful cause. There's a real sense of unity when people from all walks of life come together to give back. That's what Mandela Day is all about.'
Since March 2020, Ladles of Love has provided over 48 million meals, with events like this amplifying their reach and impact. Their Mandela Day activations in Cape Town and Johannesburg offer a way for individuals and businesses to live out Madiba's legacy, not just through donations, but through hands-on participation.
The event was a reminder that real change happens when people and organisations work side by side to uplift others, honouring the legacy of Nelson Mandela through action. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel.
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