On Monday 18 July, is the day utata Mandela was born and worldwide, activities and commemorations are unfolding to remember this fallen hero.
And Zebra Cabs, is also on board in contributing to the lives ordinary, one of Madiba’s strong belief in giving back to communities, particularly children
A fleet of over 120 Zebra cabs, all decked out in the signature black and white stripes of one of Africa’s most iconic animals, will drive to the company’s headquarters in Midrand, on the July 18.
This ‘crossing’ of the large ‘herd’ of Zebras will honour the memory of Madiba and the spirit of doing good.
The mass drive will conclude in the handing over to Khensani’s Collection, a non-profit organisation (NPO) operating mainly in Diepsloot, a cheque value of R67 000.
Khensani’s Collection gives priority to education initiatives in its mentoring and community upliftment activities.
“Our Mandela Day ‘Zebra Crossing’ is an additional way for us to express our own corporate ethos of helping people cross safely, successfully, and sustainably from the informal to the formal economy,” says Zebra Cabs head, Ana Bonanni.
“In this particular instance, we are emphasising the need to help South Africa’s youth cross from disadvantage to both economic and social success.”
Zebra Cabs enables owner-drivers to buy new bespoke cab vehicles resulting in establishing their own small business.
So #zebracrossing as from today in celebration of Mandela Day!
Meanwhile, the world’s philanthropist Bill Gates will deliver the 14th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture at University of Pretoria Mamelodi Campus on Sunday 17.
