Join Ladles of Love this Mandela Day: a call to action for South Africa's youth
The call is clear. This Mandela Day, on 18 July, young people are invited to step into Nelson Mandela's powerful legacy by giving their time to help small children in need. Ladles of Love is pulling out all the stops this year with two large-scale volunteer events hosted at DHL Stadium in Cape Town and Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg.
These gatherings aren't just about ticking off community service hours. They're about showing young people that their time matters and that giving back is something to be proud of. Parents are encouraged to get involved too and to guide their children toward something meaningful and hands-on.
'Calling all parents and scholars who are looking for somewhere, and something meaningful to do for your 'Community Service' come and join us at our Mandela Day Events. You can do 8 hours of official volunteering with us and have fun doing good for good.'
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