McDonald\u2019s South Africa is commemorating Mandela Day by bringing together employees, Owner-Operators and community partners to support initiatives focused on food security and youth development.
\nIn partnership with local non-profit organisations, McDonald\u2019s employees are helping pack 5,000 food parcels that will reach approximately 20,000 people across Johannesburg,
\nDurban and Cape Town. To support the initiative, McDonald\u2019s South Africa has made a cash donation of R150,000.
\nThe company is also supporting the Nelson Mandela Diepsloot Soccer Tournament alongside its Owner-Operators through a contribution valued at R250,000, which includes soccer kits, footballs and meals for participants. The company is also supporting the initative by sponsoring coaching courses for the coaching staff, and a job a readiness wotrkshop for the young people in the community. Hosted by the Diepsloot Sport Forum, the tournament will
\nbring together approximately 1,000 children from U10 to U16 age groups and is made
\npossible by the dedication of 20 volunteer coaches and referees who give their time every
\nweekend to coach young players and organise community tournaments.
\nMillicent Maroga, Impact Director at McDonald\u2019s South Africa, said, \u201cMandela Day is a
\npowerful reminder that meaningful change happens when people come together in service of
\nothers. With more than 15,000 employees across South Africa, we are proud to support
\ncommunities through both hands-on volunteerism and strategic partnerships\u201d.
\nThese initiatives reflect McDonald\u2019s South Africa\u2019s ongoing commitment to creating positive
\nimpact beyond its restaurants by working with employees, franchisees and community
\norganisations to help build stronger, more resilient communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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