SABC Information Library Socks Drive for Mandela Month #67minutes

SABC Information Library Socks Drive Campaign

The SABC Information Library run a successful campaign for Mandela Day, doing 67 minutes at Soweto Letsibogo High School.

The photos of the day can be found here: SABC Information Library Sock Drive 2017

SOCK DRIVE REPORT  

BRIEF 

– Vision

Katleho Foundation is a non-profit making organisation formed in 2016 with the goal of providing disadvantaged youth and children with sustainable social and economic empowerment initiatives. Last year they celebrated Mandela day at Tshepisong in Roodepoort. A great number was donated; school shoes, food, sanitary pads, etc. on the day from different companies and media was also there to cover the initiative.

To commemorate Mandela day this year, Vision Katleho organised another event in Soweto Letsibogo High School. SABC Information Library received an invitation to donate anything to the school on the day. Socks and books were to be donated.  The Information Library also wanted to celebrate 67 minutes for Mandela Day. While the Information Library was brainstorming on a few ideas, they received an invitation to be part of the initiative.

IMPLEMENTATION

To celebrate 67 minutes for Mandela, Information Library decided to run a Sock Drive Campaign which were a huge success!. SABC staff was asked to donate new and old socks with no holes. Some of the Media Library staff contributed money towards the socks. Socks were bought with all the money that was contributed. All the donated socks were donated to the school. Communication about the drive was sent via corporate communication mail to all the staff. The socks were placed in branded boxes throughout the SABC in Auckland Park.

OUTCOME 

Approximately 300 Socks were donated in 2 Weeks. SABC Foundation came on board and 500 books were donated to the school. The principal together with the learners were happy to receive the books. The principal informed the Information Library team that the books will be kept safe in the school’s library and the socks will be given to Grade 8 learners. The event and the handover went very well.

28 JULY 2017 
 
GUESTS PRESENT AT EVENT 

SABC Information Library Team: Nomakhosi Mthembu, Justice Leshilo, Vuyelwa Mfula and Marks Moseri

SABC Foundation: Seipei Shole

Vision Katleho Foundation: Sylvia Kgoadi, founder and MD

Paramount Chief of Africa: His Excellency Francis Nwaneri

Andile Nebulane – Igazi Actor (MC at the event)

Gabriel Temudzani –Chief Azwindini Mukwevho from Muvhango

Zinhle Mthembu - Marketing Manager @ Tshepo Themba Private Hospital

Lorraine Steenkamp – Founder & CEO @ Start My Biz

Boo Prince – Professional Voice over artist

Nwabisa Bunde – Motivational Speaker

Dumisani Shabalala - Chief Education Specialist @ the Department of Education

Duma Mboni Chairperson @ Vision Katleho Foundation


SPECIAL THANKS

SABC MEDIA LIBRARIES' contributions towards the socks and SABC News Staff. SABC Foundation especially Seipei Shole and Katlego Tsholo. They managed to donate 500 books and also accompany the Information Library staff to the event on short notice. The Corporate Communication Team, specifically Lungelo Mbulwana for the marvellous work he constantly does, taking pictures effortlessly and with a smile.


Thanks to the SABC staff at large and finally to the SABC Information Library team for making this happen!

Mandela Day - a celebration of an icon's life by giving back

Woodside Sanctuary donation from SABC Media Libraries

Even though every day should be a Mandela Day, it is great to have a specific day on the calender which makes us plan to help and contribute to our fellow human beings.

When asked to vote, the overwhelming majority feels that Mandela Day should be a public holiday:

Should #MandelaDay be a public holiday so people can spend more time on their goodwill activities?

— SABC News Online (@SABCNewsOnline) July 18, 2016

The SABC had a busy day yesterday with many outreach activities. The SABC website hosts a page specifically dedicated to Mandela.
Check out a compilation of #bemoreMadiba

The SABC Media Libraries supported Woodside Sanctuary for Mandela Day. They contributed a collected donation of much-needed toiletries as well as a monetary donation. The thought is that although Woodside Sanctuary is struggling with an overload of issues to stay afloat, it is better to give something than nothing at all!

Woodside Sanctuary takes care of the profoundly intellectual disabled in Cottlesloe, just around the corner from the SABC in Auckland Park in Johannesburg!

Thanks to everybody who contributed to their cause!

In the spirit of #BeMoreMadiba - a donation at Woodside Sanctuary

Loné Botha, the Fundraising Administrator of Woodside receiving the donation
from Peter Raseroka from the SABC Media Libraries

The SABC launched a Be More Madiba campaign this year during the month of July.

In the spirit of this initiative the SABC Media Libraries collected a monetary donation, as well as toiletries from a list generated by Woodside Sanctuary.


The following is a list of toiletries needed at Woodside who caters for 120 residents with severe to profound mental and physical disabilities. Woodside provides a high standard of holistic care within a stimulating and homely environment.

Shampoo and Conditioner
Bath Soap: anti- bacterial bars
Vaseline
Roll On
Colgate Toothpaste
Disposable Shavers/ Razors
Air Freshener
Sponges
Tooth Brushes
Aqueous Cream
Disposable Nappies Children and Adults Med /Large/ X-Large
Ear Buds 100 pack
Cotton wool Ball Packs
Fissan Paste
Baby Powder
Disposable nappies
Eye drops
Sun screen
Tissues
Shaving foam
Toilet paper
Under arm roll-on
Wet wipes



Bank details:


Woodside Sanctuary

Standard Bank Melville

Branch Code: 006105

Account Number: 201 098 784



Related posts:

- SABC Media Libraries' 67 minutes at Woodside

- Photos of SABC Media Libraries doing 67 minutes at Woodside Sanctuary on Mandela day #Do67Minutes

- SABC Media Libraries hand over gift voucher to Woodside Sanctuary, made possible by Jungle One Hour Projects

- SABC Media Libraries supports Woodside Sanctuary in their Christmas appeal

SABC Media Libraries supports Woodside Sanctuary in their Christmas appeal

Loné Botha with one of the eldest residents, Heidi

The SABC Media Libraries have been involved with Woodside Sanctuary for a number of years.
See the stories on our blog: Woodside

The SABC Media Libraries responded to their  Christmas appeal for 2014  by digging into their own pockets for a small donation. The thought was: Better late than never!

The SABC Media Libraries appeal to anyone to also consider Woodside Sanctuary when wanting to spread a little bit of the Christmas spirit!

Season’s Greetings, Friends!
We’ve all heard that it is better to give than to receive. To know that you are helping to make someone’s life just a little bit easier or helping to make someone happy is an indescribable feeling.

So as we close out 2014 we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our supporters who kindly contributed their time and support to the running of our specialised facility.

So while you are busy buying and making gifts for your loved ones this Festive Season, please remember there are so many people in need. While most of us take for granted having a merry Christmas, some among us can only pray and dream about it.

Christmas is a special time for our residents and we would like to appeal to you again to help us end the year on a high note by ensuring that those in our care have a very happy Festive Season. We would like to arrange that each child receives a small gift on Christmas day and that we have a special Christmas Lunch that they can all enjoy.

Our ability to help depends upon your kindness, so this Christmas as you contemplate your gift list, won’t you please consider including Woodside Sanctuary

Contact Person:
Mrs. Kirsten Williams
Public Relations and Fundraising Manager
Email: ksmith2@mweb.co.za

Send donations to:
Woodside Sanctuary
Standard Bank
Melville Branch:  006105
Account No: 201098784

Mandela Day at the SABC - a few suggestions to make every day a Mandela Day

The SABC is endorsing and running a few initiatives for Mandela Day.

This year the focus has been exceptionally high with Nelson Mandela celebrating 95 years, and being in hospital now for the past five weeks with a lung infection.

SABC's radio stations and television stations have their own initiatives doing their 67 minutes for Madiba this year.

5FM with Gareth Cliff celebrated Mandela Day in "Holding Hands" with Madiba for 67 seconds with a performance by the Soweto Gospel Choir.


 Children from Nkosi's Haven were there to support the initiative.

SABC personnel were treated to music, speeches by SABC's Kaizer Kganyago and Sello Hatang, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Sello Hatang made it clear that it was not only about Mandela Day today, but about making each day a Mandela Day, building on the example of Nelson Mandela.


The SABC website lists some of the initiatives being endorsed:

- The Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory - a donation can be made here;

- The Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital - a R20 sms donation can be made to 40301, with the message "SABC"

- The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund - a donation can be made here, or have a look at the wishlist;

- 46664 - list of partners to see where you can become involved;

- Mandela Day - with 67 ideas of how to give 67 minutes of your time;

- Apartheid Museum - "For anyone wanting to understand and experience what apartheid South Africa was really like, a visit to the Apartheid Museum is fundamental."

- Messages for Madiba - Submit messages via text or via a phone-in service. The SABC radio stations and televisions will be making use of the messages, and we will be hearing it on the air. The messages will be compiled and kept by the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory.
The messages that will be used in radio broadcasting will be archived in the SABC Radio Archives.


Happy birthday, Nelson Mandela!

Related posts:

Nelson Mandela Day in the SABC Media Libraries - Pinterest Board

Nelson Mandela's voice - priceless treasures from the SABC Radio Archives


Blog post by Karen du Toit, Archivist in the SABC Radio Archives.