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In photos: Young and old bead together for Khayelitsha’s elders

Hundreds of people participated at Ikamva Labantu’s event in Cape Town

Ntombizanele Jozana shares stories with younger participants as they bead colourful bracelets.
Music, laughter and lively conversation filled the room at Ikamva Labantu’s Living Legacy Centre in Woodstock, Cape Town, where young and old came together on Friday to bead bracelets for Mandela Day.
The event was hosted by Ikamva Labantu and Relate Beads with the theme, “It is in your hands to combat poverty and inequity”. Members of the public could book a beading circle to participate, with proceeds going towards supporting and feeding more than 2,700 older people in Khayelitsha.
Ikamva Labantu director Ishrine Davids told GroundUp that Mandela Day is an opportunity to recognise older people who continue to support families despite poverty, illness and the lasting…

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