Eastridge enjoys Heritage Day

Staff Reporter|Published 2 years ago

At the Heritage Day event from left are Kristen Kordom, Karen September, Cheryl Simons, Charlene Edem, Charmaine Morrison, Kashiefa Blaauw, Janine Josias, Ayesha Blaauw and Naiem Simons.

Founder of Eastridge Community Outreach Kashiefa Blaauw Jacobs, from Eastridge hosted a community fun day on Heritage Day, Saturday September 24.

The children enjoyed some food and snacks from the initiative on Saturday September 24.

“(This is) a place known for its gangsterism and drugs. I'd like to change that stigma. My goal is to host social upliftment initiatives focused on families and individuals. I want to serve the community with programmes which are cutting edge, thoroughly enjoyable and innovative - programmes that come from the people within the community, for the community,” she said.

Community members and partners of the Eastridge Community Outreach Heritage Day event.

Ms Jacobs and her team host these events on every public holiday. “Heritage Day was amazing. On Saturday we gave the women a chance to compete for the R1000 cash prize. Charlene Edem and her team fed the children with over 300 boerewors and cooldrinks.”

Singer and actor, Zakariya Toerien who performed in Kat and the Kings, offered a word of motivation and encouragement and serenaded the guests.

Janine Josias from the Thuthuzela Centre in Heideveld spoke on rape and how to go about reporting a case.

Janine Josias from the Tutuzela Centre in Hanover Park, pictured with founder of Eastridge Community Outreach Kashiefa Blaauw Jacobs, spoke on rape and how to go about reporting a case.

The neighbourhood watch came out and informed the people about a six-week substance abuse programme.

For more information, contact Ms Blaauw Jacobs on 078 671 2571 for the next event.