Sibanye Special Day Care Centre

10/11/2025

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Mrs. Christjan! 🌟

We are filled with gratitude here at Sibanye Special Day Care Centre! 💖
A huge thank you to Mrs. Christjan for her generous donation of beef and chicken for our children. 🍗🥩

Your kindness means so much — not only will our little ones enjoy a delicious meal, but they’ll also feel the warmth of your care and generosity. ❤️

At Sibanye, we believe it takes a community to make a difference, and we are so blessed to have people like you supporting our mission.

🙏 Thank you for sharing your heart with us!

31/10/2025

Good morning, Sibanye family 💛

We’re happy to share that we held our final Parents’ Meeting for 2025 on 16 October. During this important gathering, we came together to reflect on our journey and strategize for the year ahead.

We truly appreciate our parents and guardians for their continued support, dedication, and valuable input. Your partnership plays a vital role in helping us improve and plan effectively for the future of our children.

As we look forward to another year of growth, learning, and love, Sibanye remains committed to providing the best care and inclusive environment for all our special little stars 🌟.

📸 Photos from the meeting are attached below.

06/08/2025

🎉 𝟏𝟏 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞!🎉
"𝑇ℎ𝑢𝑠 𝑓𝑎𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑜𝑟𝑑 ℎ𝑎𝑠 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝𝑒𝑑 𝑢𝑠.” – 1 𝑆𝑎𝑚𝑢𝑒𝑙 7:1.

Today marks 𝟏𝟏 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 Sibanye Special Day Care Centre. What started as a small, passionate effort to provide a safe and loving space for children with special needs has now grown into a home of hope, support, and transformation. 🫶🏾

As we reflect on this journey, we are reminded of the challenges we’ve overcome, the progress we’ve made, and the countless lives we’ve touched — not just the children, but their families, and the wider Makhanda community.

💛 A special thank you to all our parents who continue to trust us with your precious little ones.

💛 To our partners and stakeholders, your generosity and belief in our vision have sustained us, especially during times when resources were scarce.

💛 To our supporters, like the kind soul who surprised us today Siphokazi Nonanywabe Mani Nolingo with beautiful handmade beaded keyholders (pictured below) — your gestures remind us that our work matters.

This 11th anniversary is not just a celebration of years — it’s a celebration of impact, resilience, and purpose. Thank you for walking this journey with us.

Here’s to more years of growth, awareness, and love. 🙏🏾💙

25/06/2025

12/05/2025

🌟 A Special Visit at Sibanye Special Day Care Centre Today! 🌟

Today was a truly special day at Sibanye Special Day Care Centre as we welcomed a team of dedicated Health Officials, including local Grahamstown nurses, specialist dietitians, and the respected Social Worker Superior, Mrs. Leleki from the Department of Social Development.

Their visit brought not only care and attention but also valuable insight and encouragement for the continued well-being of our children and families. We are deeply grateful for the time, expertise, and love they shared with us today.

🙏 Thank you to all the stakeholders, partners, and supporters who continue to walk this journey with us. Your endless support strengthens our mission and helps us build a more inclusive, nurturing space for children with special needs.

📸 Please scroll down to enjoy some pictures from today’s visit!

12/05/2025

🌞 Garden Fun with Rhodes University Anthropology Department! 🌈

📅 03 May 2025

On Saturday, 03 May 2025, our Sibanye children enjoyed a truly special outing at Rhodes University — a fundraising and awareness event hosted by the Anthropology Department. The beautiful garden setting came alive with music, a jumping castle, and cheerful laughter as the little ones played freely and embraced the day with wide smiles and open hearts. 🎶🎈🛝

This event wasn’t just about fun — it was also about creating awareness around children living with disabilities, and the importance of inclusion, visibility, and community support. It gave our children a chance to experience joy and freedom in a new environment — and for many, it was unforgettable. 💫

A big thank you to our dedicated caregivers, who always make sure our children are loved, supported, and safe wherever they go. Your presence makes all the difference. 💚

And a heartfelt THANK YOU🥂

To the Rhodes University Anthropology Department ANT3 class under the leadership of Dr. Gabriel Gyang Darong-Gajere Gyet our chairperson and to his passionate students for organizing such a meaningful event. Your support, energy, and compassion meant the world to us.

12/05/2025

🌟 Friday Fun at Sibanye Special Day Care Centre 🌟

This past Friday, our little stars at Sibanye Special Day Care Centre were full of energy and smiles as they took part in our weekly activity session! 🧩🎨🎈

At Sibanye, we believe in more than just care — we believe in active engagement. Our fun and stimulating activities are designed to help children living with disabilities develop their motor skills, boost their confidence, encourage social interaction, and simply enjoy the joy of being kids!

💚 These sessions are more than just play — they are a vital part of therapy and learning. Kiddies' activities help our children express themselves, build relationships, and grow in a safe, loving environment tailored to their needs.

Thank you to our caregivers and volunteers who continue to pour love and creativity into every session. Together, we are building a more inclusive, joyful space — one activity at a time! Sibanye! 💫

23/04/2025

🌟Sibanye Special Day Care Centre Outing – A Day to Remember!🌟

We’re so excited to finally share a special moment from earlier this month — our first outing of 2025 with our amazing children and their parents!

The heart behind this outing was simple: to enjoy a day away from the centre, allowing our children and their parents to bond, laugh, and create beautiful memories together. Some of our little ones don’t often get opportunities like this, so we wanted to create an inclusive experience for all, one filled with love, joy, and connection.

💛 A huge THANK YOU goes out to:

Assumption Development Centre (Grahamstown) for generously assisting with transportation.

McDonald's for their kind discount, which made our day even brighter.

Mr Athanele Nkole for his generosity and excellent service during our outing with the children and their parents. Transporting us to and from the outing, it was such a pleasure having you with us, and your professional, patient, and friendly approach contributed greatly to the overall success of the day. Thank you for being part of making this special experience a reality for our children and families.

And to every parent, friend, and family member who supported our raffle sheet fundraising initiative, your contributions made this outing possible. We see you, and we are so grateful.

It was also important for us that parents got a chance to see how we interact with their children outside the centre — the love, care, and patience we practice every day.

This outing wasn’t just a trip — it was a celebration of family, community, and the joy of togetherness. 💫

📸 [Photos to follow in this post — keep scrolling to see the joy!]

09/04/2025

OUR NEW T-SHIRTS

09/04/2025

🌟 THANK YOU, SDA (Grahamstown Branch)! 🌟

Sibanye Special Day Care Centre would love to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) for their generous donation to our Centre! 💙

Your kind contribution of toiletries, kitchen cleaning essentials (like dishwashing liquid and surface cleaners), and a wholesome breakfast for our special children truly touched our hearts. 🙏🏽

Because of your support, our little ones started their day with full tummies and bright smiles — and our kitchen team could keep everything sparkling clean and safe. 🧼🍽️✨

Your love and generosity remind us that we are not walking this journey alone. Thank you for standing with us as we continue to create a nurturing and safe space for children living with special needs. 💫

May you be richly blessed for the difference you're making. 💐

27/02/2025

Hand over to Sibanye of Christmas toys and flat screen TV. With Francine Mwepu of APD and Sally Terry of Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sibanye Special Day Care Centre