21 July 2026 Media Release: Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM) Employees celebrate International Mandela Day across the district
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Vegetable seedlings/seeds planting to support Carpe Diem School’s food scheme (George)
GRDM’s Corporate/Financial Services Department supported Carpe Diem School in George by donating and planting 170 vegetable seedlings and seeds to help restore the children’s food scheme after May’s floods.
- Who it is for
- children at Carpe Diem School in George
- How to act on it
- Participate through Carpe Diem School as GRDM’s visiting group donates and plants seedlings and seeds for the school’s food scheme.
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The visiting group donated and planted 170 vegetable seedlings and seeds to help restore the children's food scheme, which was severely impacted by May's devastating floods.
Clean-up and resident engagement at Rosemoor Old Age Home (with Working on Fire)
GRDM’s Firefighters, together with Working on Fire, assisted with a clean-up operation at the Rosemore Old Age Home and spent time engaging with residents.
- Who it is for
- residents of Rosemore Old Age Home
- How to act on it
- Be present at Rosemore Old Age Home for the clean-up operation and engagement activities carried out by GRDM’s Firefighters and Working on Fire.
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GRDM’s Firefighters assisted with a clean-up operation at the Rosemore Old Age Home. The team furthermore spent time with the residents, engaging in meaningful conversations and sharing a few smiles.
Donation of blankets and treats to Smart Kids Educare and Aftercare Centre (KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay)
GRDM’s Office of the Municipal Manager partnered with Smart Kids Educare and Aftercare Centre in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, to donate fleecy blankets and surprise children with hotdogs and sweet treats.
- Who it is for
- children at Smart Kids Educare and Aftercare Centre in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay
- How to act on it
- Receive the donation and treats through the Smart Kids Educare and Aftercare Centre partnership with GRDM’s Office of the Municipal Manager.
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The Office of the Municipal Manager (OMM) partnered with Smart Kids Educare and Aftercare Centre in KwaNonqaba, Mossel Bay, to donate 36 fleecy blankets to children and also surprised them with hotdogs and sweet treats!
Handwashing session and “boerewors” rolls for children at the Oudtshoorn drop-in centre
GRDM staff visited the Oudtshoorn drop-in centre managed by the Western Cape Department of Social Services to run a handwashing session with children and provide “boerewors” rolls for 50 children.
- Who it is for
- children who make use of the Oudtshoorn drop-in centre
- How to act on it
- Attend the drop-in centre in Oudtshoorn where GRDM staff present a handwashing session and provide “boerewors” rolls.
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Staff from the Municipal Health Services in Oudtshoorn visited the drop-in centre in Oudtshoorn managed by the Western Cape Department of Social Services to present a handwashing session with the children and spoil 50 children who make use of the centre’s facility, with “boerewors” rolls.
Mandela Day Blood Donation Drive (George)
GRDM hosted a Mandela Day Blood Donation Drive for the community of George, welcoming volunteers to donate blood in support of a community cause.
- Who it is for
- members of the community in George who could volunteer to donate blood
- How to act on it
- Volunteer to donate blood at the Mandela Day Blood Donation Drive hosted by GRDM’s Human Resources section in collaboration with the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) and George Municipality.
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On 16 July, the first initiative was rolled out by the Human Resources section in collaboration with the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) and George Municipality, where they hosted a Mandela Day Blood Donation Drive.
Facts
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Western Cape, George Local Municipality
Reference
https://www.gardenroute.gov.za/2026/07/21/21-july-2026-media-release-garden-route-district-municipality-grdm-employees-celebrate-international-mandela-day-across-the-district/
Key Takeaways
- Document date: 21 July 2026
- Organisation: Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM)
- Mandela Day focus date: 18 July 2026
- Outreach locations reached so far: 9 locations
- Final planned outreach date: Friday, 24 July 2026
- Blood drive date: 16 July 2026
- Blood drive partners: Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) and George Municipality
- Blood drive volunteers: 45 (29 returning supporters, 7 new donors)
- Oudtshoorn drop-in centre: handwashing session and “boerewors” rolls for 50 children
- Mossel Bay (KwaNonqaba): 36 fleecy blankets plus hotdogs and sweet treats for Smart Kids Educare and Aftercare Centre
- George (Carpe Diem School): 170 vegetable seedlings/seeds planted after May floods
- Rosemoor Old Age Home: Fire Service clean-up and engagement with residents
- Bethesda Child & Youth Care Centre (George): gifts donated by Integrated Planning and Economic Development Department
- George homeless outreach: warm soup and fresh bread near South Cape College and Shoprite Centre
- George Night Shelter: clothing items and accommodation vouchers donated by Environmental Health Practitioners
- Plettenberg Bay: beach clean-up on 17 July 2026 dedicating 67 minutes
- Garden Route District Municipality (GRDM)
- Marais Kruger (Executive Mayor)
- Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS)
- George Municipality
- Western Cape Department of Social Services
- Smart Kids Educare and Aftercare Centre
- Carpe Diem School
- Working on Fire
- Fire Service
- Rosemoor Old Age Home
- Bethesda Child & Youth Care Centre
- Disaster Management Centre (GRDM)
- Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) (George)
- George Night Shelter
Dates
Closing Date
16 July 2026