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Sep 9 2013

Soccer day 05/09/2013

“ The world cup will help to unify people, because if there is a thing which can unite people on this planet, it’s the soccer. ” 

DSC_2118Nelson Mandela, about soccer

Lots of people say that soccer is one of the most famous sport in South Africa. For the Muizenberg Beach Club (MBC) members, soccer is one of the best activities they like to do, because they can enjoy swimming in the ocean and relax on the white sand of Muizenberg Beach.
Last thursday, 5th of September 2013, MBC players had to play their best soccer ever to impress our spectators of the day. Indeed, a professional photographer came to immortalize this sunny afternoon.

What’s the goal ? To show what the MBC do and how the volunteers enjoy their time. We then had a warm sharing time all together, taking pictures on the beach with the volunteers and the kids.

It was a cheerful moment, I was glad to see them running everywhere with their smiling faces. Since I arrived here, this is how it takes place every time in the MBC !

Madiba is right, and his quote also relates to the MBC members.  What is better than a beautiful picture on the beach to celebrate this unity and conclude this amazing afternoon?

Welcome to our new volunteer, Ella, who started today with the MBC family. Have a good adventure !

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Aug 16 2013

Monkey Business

IMGP0735With so much natural beauty to be found in the Western Cape it would be a tragedy for the boys (and myself) not to see as much of it as possible. So Paul, our very own quailfied nature reserve guide, took us to see the baboon family at Tokai Plantation, about 10 minutes drive from Steenberg. Thanks to Yamkela’s best baboon impression, and Paul’s guidance, the baboons soon became comfortable around us. This allowed us to walk straight through the middle of the 50 strong group and see the baboons, including plenty of babies, up close.

While one of the alpha males was sitting on top of the bus we took a walk through the forest having a quick stop to make the boys bracelets out of “Bushman’s String” bark. The boys’ highlight of a very enjoyable day was seeing first two of the baboons making the beginning of the “circle of life”… well, it was a nature trip.

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Jun 7 2013

Hiking with MBC

Volunteer Jess with Wayden, Yamkela, Asi and Simnikiwe

Volunteer Jess with Wayden, Yamkela, Asi and Simnikiwe

“There are only a few things in life you have to worry about – one is the future and there’s nothing you can do about that. The other is the past and there’s nothing you can do about that either. You have to live in the now, because it’s the only moment that counts.”

Ant, Founder of MBC. 

Our hiking guide Paul took us on a hiking route where we got to climb an incredible waterfall. The place is a hidden treasure, most of the local population don’t even know about it.

One of the youngest Simnikiwe had fallen in the water and was drenched head to toe.

He became upset that he’d have to return home in his sodden clothes. But Ant was right, there was no point in him being worried. Only a few moments before he’d had the biggest grin on his face, hiking one of Cape Towns greatest natural beauties.

The program has so much to offer. How likely is it that children from Steenburg and volunteers from across the world come together and climb such a magnificent landscape?

At the end of every MBC day, each person walks away proud with something they’ve accomplished. Whether it be a hike up a tricky climb, catching a good wave or scoring a goal in soccer – we all gain a sense of achievement. As a volunteer, there’s nothing more worthy than seeing the smiles on the members faces. The program is invaluable to these children and the purpose of why we are here at MBC.

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