A major makeover at St Mary's Children's Home for Mandela Day

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It's been a race against the clock, but the HOT 1027 team has managed to wrap up the mammoth revamp of St Mary’s Children’s Home in Rosettenville.

The crew and our friends from Jet Ubunye started the Mandela Day project just before sunrise this morning – to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the 52 vulnerable children who call St Mary’s home.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more...
18 Jul 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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