Sibanye Special Day Care Centre

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

26/02/2025

✨A Special Visit to Sibanye Special Day Care Centre! ✨

Yesterday, we welcomed Francine Mwepu a Social worker from the APD Association for Persons with Physical Disabilities - Makana and Sally Terry from the Rotary Club of Grahamstown to our centre. They visited to share more about the 71st Carols by Candlelight service that they held last year in November and to deliver some incredible donations!

We are beyond grateful to receive a flat-screen TV, from them that will soon be mounted on our wall, thanks to their generous contribution. They also advised us to look into getting some furniture—at least two tables and four chairs—to further support the learning and engagement of our children.

We truly appreciate the continuous support from APD and the Rotary Club of Grahamstown. Your kindness and generosity make a meaningful impact on our centre and the children we serve.

12/02/2025

Sibanye Special Day Care Centre Kicks Off 2025 with Exciting Plans!

Today, we gathered for our first board meeting of the year to iron out our plans for the centre and for our kids, drafting our year plan, and basically discussing future initiatives. We have so many exciting things in store for 2025, and we can't wait to introduce them to you!

A special highlight of the day was celebrating the belated birthdays of two of our dedicated board members—our Chairperson, Dr. Gabriel Gyang Darong-Gajere Gyet, and our Secretary, Mr. Slovo Dyira . We appreciate their leadership, commitment, and passion for Sibanye, and we wish them a fantastic year ahead!

Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on another impactful year of love, care, and inclusion.

23/01/2025

23/01/2025

🌟 A Day at Sibanye Special Day Care Centre! 🌟

Take a glimpse into our daily activities as we nurture, educate, and care for our special little ones with love and dedication. From learning and playtime to therapy sessions and fun group activities, every day at Sibanye is filled with moments of joy and growth. 💙

📢 Exciting News!
We are thrilled to welcome our new staff member, uSis Nontle MaZduli Nobhuntu, to our team! 🎉 Your passion and dedication will surely make a positive impact on our children and their families.

📍 Our Location:
You can find us at Samuel Ntlebi Primary Makhanda, Sibanye Special Day Care Centre, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape.

🕒 Operational Hours:
We are open from Monday to Thursday, 07:00 AM – 16:00 PM.
And then Fridays 07:00 AM - 13:00 PM

We look forward to another amazing year of love, learning, and care! ❤️