Commemorate Mandela with the Bree Street Takeover

Throughout his life, Nelson Mandela reminded us that it only takes one individual to help make South Africa and the world a better place.

The Community Chest invites you to join in celebrating the life of Madiba with the Bree Street Takeover this Friday.

Bring along blankets and non-perishable food items as the Community Chest once again lines the pavement, creating a blanket chain all the way down the street for 67 seconds.

Many communities rely on this much-needed aid each winter. These items are distributed through our network of community organisations to provide relief and support to affected communities. This year they will be distributing all the items donated on Mandela Day in your name.

Should you require, blankets will be on sale, at a cost of R50 each, beforehand and on the day from the Community Chest offices at 82 Bree Street. As soon as the 67-second tribute is over, volunteers will collect the donations.

Bree Street Takeover

11h45: Come outside your business onto the pavement with your blankets and food items
11h55: Start creating blanket chain
12h00: 67 second countdown to begin
12h10: Companies to make their way back to Community Chest office for a company photo shoot on Bree Street

Capetonians unite in the spirit of Madiba! Let's inspire a nation of active citizens.