(Founder Carolyn Steyn demonstrates the impact of the Secret Scarves Shhh projects)
Secret Scarves Shhhh: A Decade of Warmth for Nelson Mandela
Day on July 18.
This winter, 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day is weaving even more magic into its mission, delivering not only hand-crafted blankets to those in need but also celebrating the 10th anniversary of its cherished Secret Scarves initiative on July 18.
The Durban representatives will be delivering scarves to the Denis Hurley Centre on July 18 (tomorrow) at 11h00.
July in South Africa is celebrated as Nelson Mandela Month, a time to commemorate the enduring legacy of beloved former President, Nelson Mandela. For the passionate KnitWits® of 67 Blankets For Nelson Mandela Day, it’s another opportunity to share warmth and kindness through the Secret Scarf Shhh initiative. Now in its 10th year, this vibrant, heartwarming campaign spreads “GoodWool” across the nation.
Carolyn Steyn, the founder, shares, “The 10th anniversary of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day is a truly remarkable milestone. I could never have imagined the incredible momentum our Secret Scarves initiative would gain over the years. Over the past decade, our KnitWits have lovingly crafted and distributed thousands of scarves, each one a thread of hope and warmth for someone in need. This campaign has not only warmed bodies but also hearts, making a profound difference in communities across South Africa and inspiring a movement of kindness that continues to grow.”
On Nelson Mandela’s birthday, July 18, thousands of lovingly hand-knitted scarves will appear in secret spots nationwide. Each scarf, crafted with care, will bear a special 67 Blankets tag that reads: “I AM NOT LOST. IF YOU ARE COLD AND NEED ME, PLEASE TAKE ME. With LOVE, 67 BLANKETS FOR NELSON MANDELA DAY,” urging those in need to take it to stay snug.
The Secret Scarves mission blends creativity and compassion, showcasing the warmth of the makers and inviting new friends to join the knitting and crochet movement.
Denis Hurley Centre is located at 2 Cathedral Road, Durban Central.
#SSS #67blankets
OTHER VENUES FOR 18TH JULY 2025
GAUTENG:
Port Plein Park, Johannesburg at 11h30
With Johannesburg Inner City Partnership, City Sightseeing
Bus / Red Bus, Stuttaford van Lines
/ United Ethiopian
Community Association in South Africa
Dainfern College at 14h00
96 Broadacres Drive, Dainfern
Hyde Park Corner (a display of scarves until July 26)
Cnr Winnie Mandela & Jan Smuts Drive
St Columbus Soup Kitchen at 08h00
45 Lurgan Road, Parkview
St Francis Soup Kitchen at 12h00
46 Tyrone Avenue, Parkview
Forest Farm at 10h00
Cnr Winnie Mandela & Republic Road
Mushroom Farm Park at 14h00/15h00
Sandton
West Rand Oncology Dept at 07h45
Flora Clinic, Floracliffe, Roodepoort
WESTERN CAPE - CAPE
TOWN:
Southfield Library at
10h00
Cassino Road, Plumstead
FF Erasmus Community Hall at 10h00
9 Aandblom Street, Peerless Park West
Grassy Park Library at 15h00
Market Square, Reddy Ave, Grassy Park
Long Beach Mall from 10h00 to 14h00
Sunnydale Road, Noordhoek
Howard Centre at 10h00
Cnr Howard and Forest Drive, Pinelands
St George's Cathedral at 13h00
5 Wale Street, Cape Town
WESTERN CAPE -
STELLENBOSCH:
Idas Valley Day Clinic at 09h00
Hammandshand Way, Simonswyk
WESTERN CAPE - KNYSNA
Vermont Old Age Home TBC
Gladstone Street, Hornlee
WESTERN CAPE - MOSSEL
BAY:
Skarrel Huise in Grootbrak 10h00 starts and moves to those
below
89 Montagu Street
SASSA Offices TBC
108 Adriaans Avenue, Asla Park
Rural Areas FREIMERSHEIM & WOLWEDANS - TBC
EASTERN CAPE - GQEBERHA
Provincial Hospital at 15h00
Buckingham Road, Mount Croix
MPUMALANGA -
MBOMBELA:
Thandulwazi Primary School at 13h00
Ubhejane Street, Kanyamazane-A, Kanyamazane
FREE
STATE-BLOEMFONTEIN
War Museum at 12h00
25 Monument Road, Generaal De Wet
KWAZULU-NATAL - JULY 18
*Denis Hurley Centre at 11h:00
2 Cathedral Road, Durban Central
Venues with
alternative dates:
GAUTENG: JULY 17 2025
*Midrand West Clinic & Anton Hartman Park at 15h00
Halfway Gardens
WESTERN CAPE - CAPE
TOWN: JULY 5 & 12:
*Howard Centre at 10h00
Cnr Howard and Forest Drive, Pinelands
WESTERN CAPE - CAPE
TOWN: JULY 16
*Landsdowne Public Library TBC
Church Street, Landsdowne
WESTERN CAPE -
GEORGE: JULY 17:
*SHYDAC (Safe Haven for Your Development and After Care) from
12h00 to 14h00
46 John Kretzen St, Blanco
FREE
STATE-BLOEMFONTEIN - JULY 12
*Susanna Wesley Bicentenary Methodist Church at 10h00
Circuit 536 Bloemfontein
Media Queries:
The BUZ Hive, Bridget van Oerle
bridget@thebuzhive.co.za
/ 0832636991
thebuzhive@gmail.com