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IOL News
29-07-2025
- Business
- IOL News
Bargains, smiles and big hearts: Loot. co. za and Sable Square's Mandela Month charity sale was a feel-good hit
In honor of Mandela Month, hosted a Charity Sale, in partnership with Sable Square China Town. Image: Supplied If you found yourself anywhere near Sable Square this past weekend, chances are you caught the buzz and maybe even snagged a killer deal or two. and Sable Square China Town teamed up for a two-day Mandela Month Charity Sale that brought the spirit of giving (and a whole lot of shopping bags) to Milnerton. From kids' toys to books, beauty buys, and arts and crafts galore, Loot slashed prices across all its fan-favourite categories. The result? A shopping frenzy that felt more like a festival with bonus karma points. Proceeds from selected sales are going straight to local charities supporting education, community development, and early childhood programmes. Set in the ever-popular Sable Square Shopping Village home to China Town and its treasure trove of value shops and imports the event drew families, deal hunters, and curious passersby into its sunny, open-air setup. Free parking? Check. Great weather? Double check. Feel-good community vibes? Off the charts. 'Loot's charity event gave me the chance to shop smartly and do something good at the same time,' shared customer Zandile M. 'It felt like more than a sale it felt like we were all part of something bigger.' 'Mandela Month is a time to give back and reconnect with community values,' said Kyle King, Head of Marketing at with Sable Square China Town allows us to bridge cultures, unite communities, and make giving back both joyful and impactful.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading Set in the ever-popular Sable Square Shopping Village home to China Town and its treasure trove of value shops and imports the event drew families, deal hunters, and curious passersby into its sunny, open-air setup Image: Supplied 'We're proud to partner with Loot for this Mandela Month initiative,' added Yi Zhang, spokesperson for Sable Square China Town. 'Our vision has always been to create a space where diverse communities come together not just to shop, but to celebrate culture, support small businesses, and uplift one another. This Charity Sale embodies all of that.' And while the energy was electric and the savings undeniable, for many shoppers the true reward came from being able to stretch their budget while making a difference. 'As a mom of three, back-to-school season can be really tough on the wallet,' said Janine M, one of the weekend's early-bird shoppers. 'Thanks to the charity sale, I was able to stock up on stationery and supplies for my kids without breaking the bank and knowing it's also going to a good cause made it even more worthwhile.' 'I picked up a stack of books I've had my eye on for ages,' said Martin J, a pensioner from Table View. 'Books can get pricey, especially on a fixed income. What Loot's doing here offering real value while honouring Madiba's message of giving it's a beautiful thing.' The Deals Were Hot, the Vibes Were Warmer – and Someone's Walking Away with a Brand-New Instant Pot! Image: Supplied Garreth Alexander, a Loot staff member who volunteered at the event, added with a grin, 'It was pure joy, honestly. Helping customers, seeing folks leave happy, knowing we're making a difference it warms your heart. It's the stuff community spirit's made of!' Still riding the high? There's one more surprise in store. One lucky shopper who made a purchase and registered online is still in the running to win a brand-new Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer, worth R3,999. Because nothing says 'thanks for giving back' like crispy air-fried snacks on demand. Whether people came for the deals, the giveaway, or just to soak up some good Mandela Month mojo, one thing's for sure: hearts were full, trolleys were fuller, and the community showed up in style. and Sable Square say a massive thank you to everyone who shopped, smiled, and supported. You made the weekend more than just a sale you made it a celebration.
Belfast Telegraph
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Derry rider continues dominant spell with victory at $1million event in Canada
Irish riders have been in incredible form over the past few weeks at the Canadian venue, dominating the winners circle, with Coyle's massive Atco Cup win – the final Grand Prix of the Spruce Meadows summer season – crowning the Irish domination. After two demanding rounds of jumping, four combinations went forward to the third round jump-off where Coyle posted what proved the winning clear in 35.21 seconds. America's Kyle King finished eight hundredths of a second behind Coyle to take runner-up spot aboard Kayenne Z (35.29), while Daniel Coyle's older brother Jordan finished third with Chaccolino in 35.86. A delighted Coyle explained how narrowly missing out on victory last weekend gave him an extra incentive and on how his horses improve at every level during the Spruce Meadows Summer Tournament. "I wasn't sure how today would go, to be honest. He was second last week which probably gave me a wee bit more of a spur on to try and get it over the line,' he said. "I like to come here for the summer because every horse gets a little better, even the horses at the top of the game. But not only that, we also have some six, some seven-year-olds here and they are the future, so we have to bring them along as well." In the earlier Akita Drilling Cup 1m50, Jordan Coyle came out on top with For Gold, adding to a string of wins for the Derry rider in recent weeks, while there was also an Irish win in the Moore Equine Cup for Offaly's Darragh Kenny aboard Colibelle Hero Z.
