Mandela Day is always a highlight for Simbithi Eco-Estate. With our unique approach to Community Social Investment (CSI), and our strong community ethos, the day itself is a prime opportunity to bring us together in the spirit of the man who inspired it.
This year, our focus was one close to Nelson Mandela’s heart: education. Following the tornado that devastated large parts of Tongaat and surrounds in early June, a delegation from our Simbithi CSI company visited two schools that were severely affected: Seatides Combined, and Sandfields Primary School.
“As a result of the tornado, the schools and their learners were significantly disadvantaged, particularly close to their examinations,” Human Resources Manager, Justine Mia says. “So, we rallied our community to help.”
On 18 July 2024, we turned the Club deck into a hive of helpful activity, with packing stations where our staff and residents assembled more than 1000 packs of stationery for learners from grades one to 12. While there, participants could enjoy a scrumptious Mandela Day breakfast from the Club, donate books to the schools through Exclusive Books, and donate blood via the South African National Blood Service.
Thank you to all who joined us for your contributions.
