Game/Massdiscounters recently donated school uniforms, valued at over R 500 000

to the Durban Community Chest.  One of the beneficiaries was the INANDA

SPECIAL SCHOOL, which educates 249 learners, with special needs. The school

services the greater Inanda, Newlands and Kwa Mashu community.  Unlike a normal

school, the school does not have Grades. Children are educated in phases ie. Junior,

Intermediate, Senior and Vocational phase.  The Principal of the school, Mrs Edith

Khanyisile Sithole, expressed her gratitude to Game and Community Chest, as

uniforms were handed out to deserving learners.

In the picture is

Musa Mbatha,

Deputy Director of

Community Chest,

with learners of the

Inanda Special

School

Navi Naidoo,

Community Chest Fundraiser

ensures that this learner gets

the perfect fit!

‘Community Chest gets into Mandela Day spirit’

The Pietermaritzburg & District Community Chest celebrated Mandela Day at H S Ebrahim School for the intellectually impaired. Pictured are Community Chest Executive Director Aroo Naidoo (Centre) and on his left school principal Ruby Naidoo and Sylvia Jamane of Miguel's Bakery

Pupils and staff members at the school were delighted to receive the gift of a large cake bearing pictures of Nelson Mandela as a young man and an older statesman. School principal Ruby Naidoo said the school would be using the cake as an aid to teach the children about Mandela before it was eaten.

The impressive piece of confectionary was made for the Community Chest by Miguel’s Bakery in Ohrtmann Road.

Mandela Day, celebrated officially on Nelson Mandela’s birthday on July 18, is an annual celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life and a global call to action which encourages individuals to recognize their ability to change the world around them.

Executive Director of the Community Chest Aroo Naidoo, a former principal of the H.S. Ebrahim School, said the concept of Mandela Day embodied many of the values and philosophy of the Community Chest, which worked on the principle that every contribution – no matter how small – added up to make a profound impact on the lives of people on the ground.

“The World Cup has come and gone, and it showed us what is possible if we all pull together,” said Aroo. “We have an ongoing opportunity to maintain that sense of pride and unity by keeping our hearts open and helping others.

What can YOU do on Mandela Day?

The Community Chest, which celebrates its own 50^th anniversary next month, is offering the people of Pietermaritzburg a chance to make a real difference in someone’s life on Mandela Day.

In Partnership with Pick ’n Pay and Goldstem Media, the Community Chest is inviting shoppers in Pick ’n Pay stores around the city to donate grocery items which will be distributed by the Community Chest to deserving recipients.

“Although a basic need, food is a still a precious commodity for millions of people throughout the world,” said Community Chest executive director Aroo Naidoo. “In our own city, indications are that levels of hunger among our poorer sectors are high. We’d like to encourage all shoppers to show their respect for Mr Mandela and his contribution to South Africa by giving food to those in need.”

Look out for the collection bins in your local Pick ’n Pay stores.

Those wishing to make a financial contribution to the Community Chest are welcome to do so.

Details are as follows: