(Pics by Sue Eslick: The layouts at Westville.)
67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day celebrates International
Day of Creativity and Innovation
South Africa’s beloved community movement 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day will celebrate World Creativity and Innovation Day with joyful public gatherings on April 18, 2026, bringing knitters, crocheters, families and supporters together in Johannesburg and other cities and towns across the country for a day dedicated to inspiration, connection and kindness.
The events form part of the movement’s ongoing mission to transform simple acts of creativity into warmth and dignity for those in need across the country.
KZN is ahead of the rest of the country with an event taking
place today as follows:
Durban (Westville) – Westville Social Knitwits Gathering
Westville Methodist Church, Jan Hofmeyr Road, Westville
11 April 2026
Free entry
View beautiful blanket creations and meet the Westville
Social Knitwits community.
Tea and cake served on arrival
10h00 – 12h00
Family and friends welcome
Posts
