Kagiso Trust and Cotlands are launching an exciting community initiative that aims to raise the awareness of the Early Childhood Development programmes offered to the community in Zamdela. Through intersectoral collaboration amongst various government departments and investors, the initiative will strengthen the referral system for essential services within the community of Zamdela. Kagiso Trust and...
What is Giving Tuesday? #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fuelled by the power of social media and collaboration. It is a movement that kick starts the charitable giving season – Christmas and the holiday season. On Tuesday, 3 December support Cotlands and be part of the #GivingTuesdaySA movement. Volunteer on #GivingTuesdaySA and #MakeAToy from...
South Africa commemorates National Book Week for a week in September 2020. It is an initiative of the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture. National Book Week is a virtual event this year. You can watch and participate in lived streamed sessions every day at 11:00...
This Africa Day join Cotlands as we bring together extraordinary women from various sectors of our economy to be part of an interactive fireside chat entitled Womentors hosted by well-known business news anchor, Nzinga Qunta. Our guests will share their stories, experiences and wisdom as well as the challenges they have faced and how they learnt to overcome them. Please...
World Play Day is an annual celebration of the importance of play, inspired by the International Toy Library Association (ITLA), and celebrated in over 40 countries around the world. This year’s theme for World Play Day is “Playing is healthy”. In January 1993, South Africa signed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the...
Mandela once said, “There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.” To honour Madiba’s legacy support Cotlands and buy some tickets and have a few good laughs just before Mandela Day. Watch 67 minutes of comedy with us and you can help us create...
South Africa commemorates National Book Week from 6 to 12 September. It is an initiative of the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) in collaboration with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. Since 2014, Cotlands has a long-standing partnership with the organisers of National Book Week to help promote the importance of play and...
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to make time outdoors part of every child’s day. On this day, Cotlands celebrates the day with planned play-based activities in safe, outdoor areas.
GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that started in 2012 as a simple idea to encourage people to do good. The day should inspire millions of people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity. On Tuesday, 30 November 2021 we would like to encourage individuals, corporates, businesses, schools, and universities to unite for one common purpose;...
This World Play Day join Cotlands and Book Dash for a day of fun, play and learning! The exciting event brings together families, educators and advocates for early childhood development to celebrate the power of play in nurturing children's growth and development. Enjoy story time and interactive and engaging play activities to inspire creativity, curiosity...
Join us for an exhilarating day of play at the Cotlands Padel Tournament, in partnership with Africa Padel, as we celebrate World Play Day! By participating in our padel tournament on Tuesday, 4 June at Old Parks (Johannesburg) and V&A (Cape Town), you’re not just competing for prizes; you’re making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children who...
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