EASTERN CAPE LIQUOR BOARD TO COMMEMORATE MANDELA MONTH THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE AT MGWALI HIGH SCHOOL

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EASTERN CAPE LIQUOR BOARD TO COMMEMORATE MANDELA MONTH THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE AT MGWALI HIGH SCHOOL

Date: Friday, 24 July 2026

The Eastern Cape Liquor Board (ECLB) cordially invites members of the media to attend a Mandela Month community outreach programme to be held at Mgwali High School, Stutterheim, on Friday, 24 July 2026.

As part of the annual Mandela Month commemorations, the Eastern Cape Liquor Board will dedicate its 67 minutes and beyond to giving back to the community by undertaking improvement projects aimed at enhancing the school's learning environment. The initiative will include the painting of school infrastructure and the establishment of a vegetable garden to support the school's nutrition programme and contribute towards food security for learners.

The programme reflects the spirit of Nelson Mandela's legacy by encouraging acts of service, compassion and collective responsibility towards building stronger and healthier communities.

The event will be attended by the Executive Mayor of Amahlathi Local Municipality, the MEC for the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT), Hon. Nonkqubela Pieters, the Chief Executive Officer of the Eastern Cape Liquor Board, Dr Makala, community leaders, educators, learners and other stakeholders.

Event Details

Date: Friday, 24 July 2026

Venue: Mgwali High School, Stutterheim

Time: 11h00

Members of the media are invited to cover this important community initiative and engage with the dignitaries on the significance of Mandela Month and collaborative efforts to improve the wellbeing of learners and communities.

ENDS

Issued by:

Eastern Cape Liquor Board

For media enquiries:

Dr. Mgwebi Msiya Spokeperson

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