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MAYOR XABA TO HONOUR MANDELA DAY AT MOTHER OF PEACE ORPHANAGE
EThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba will dedicate 67 minutes in service of humanity at Mother of Peace Orphanage in Illovo as part of the Municipality's Mandela Day programme.
Mother of Peace Orphanage provides a safe, family-centred environment for orphaned, vulnerable, and abused children.
The orphanage currently cares for 58 children through a cluster foster care model supported by dedicated house mothers and staff.
During the visit, Mayor Xaba will tour the facility, interact and play with the children, and officially hand over items collected through a Municipality-wide donation drive and external stakeholders.
Members of the media are invited to attend.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
Time: 09:00
Venue: Mother of Peace Orphanage, Illovo
RSVP: Zimbili.Mazibuko@durban.gov.za
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Issued by eThekwini Municipality's Marketing and Communications Directorate
