Menlyn Maine Launches Gallery of Giving for Mandela Month
Pretoria, South Africa — July 9, 2025 — Menlyn Maine Central Square, in partnership with 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, The Scoin Shop, Embassy Direct, and Mini Menlyn, has launched the Gallery of Giving to celebrate Mandela Month this July.
Thursday saw the official opening of The Gallery of Giving with a gathering on the Piazza at Menlyn Main. Sponsors, partners, and members of the diplomatic community gathered to enjoy the late afternoon sunshine and listen to remarks from Brendan Grealy, head of the Executive Committee of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day. “ At 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, our motto is ‘Every day is a Mandela Day’ – events like The Gallery of Giving support this philosophy and encourage us all to keep doing our bit.”
Mandela Day on July 18 inspires South Africans to reflect on Nelson Mandela’s legacy and make a positive impact. “July is a month to honour Madiba’s courage and compassion,” said Natasha Koning, Centre Manager for Menlyn Maine Central Square.
Hosted at Central Square, the Gallery of Giving features handmade blankets by 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day volunteers and over thirty Mandela-inspired artworks from a private collection. “The Gallery of Giving combines fine art and outstanding handicraft skills of our amazing volunteers,” added Grealy
Mini Menlyn stepped up to support The Gallery of Giving with a substantial wool donation, which will enable the creation of more blankets. Richard Nwamba, dealer principal at Mini Menlyn, said, “ We jumped at the chance to support The Gallery of Giving and hope that the specially branded Mini will encourage patrons to get behind the call for wool donations to support the ongoing efforts of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day.”
The public is invited to visit the Gallery from July 4 to July 31, make donations to support Mandela Month, and enter a competition to win a share of R10,000 in prizes.
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