Stellenbosch Municipality

Celebrating Our Community Heroes on Mandela Day

On this wet and rainy Mandela Day, the municipality, in collaboration with the Stellenbosch Academy of Sports, seized the opportunity to honor and celebrate some of the unsung heroes in our communities. Councillors were invited to nominate individuals within their wards who are making extraordinary efforts to improve the lives of those around them. These dedicated community members work tirelessly through initiatives such as sport, education, feeding schemes, entrepreneurship, community projects, cleaning programmes, and soup kitchens.

Recipients from various areas including Jamestown, Pniel, Raithby, Kayamandi, Cloetesville, Ida’s Valley, and Franschhoek gathered today at the Stellenbosch Town Hall. They came together not only to receive their Community Hero medals but also to share their inspiring stories.

Congratulations to all of today’s honorees! We recognize that community work is driven by passion and dedication rather than the desire for recognition. Nonetheless, we are sincerely grateful for the incredible contributions these residents make to our communities, and we are delighted to have had the opportunity to celebrate their efforts today. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to making our communities a better place for all.