Professor Steven Friedman

Once again, we welcomed ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป talking on Things Political. One thing about Prof Friedman is that you never quite know what he is going to say until he begins speaking. What you can be certain of, however, is that it will always be engaging, thought-provoking, and often controversial!Prof Steven Friedman is a public commentator and academic currently serving as a Research Professor at the University of Johannesburg. Throughout South Africaโ€™s democratic era, he has written ...
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Thank you!

On the 23rd of May, we enjoyed another fun morning of fellowship, and supporting a local Edenvale business! We also used the opportunity to thank Andrea Pearson for running the Club's Social Media and website, and to present her with a Certificate of Appreciation.
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Comrades with Compassion

One runner. One community. One kitchen upgrade Terence Baker, a proud member of the Rotary Club Knights Pendragon, will be running the Comrades Marathon 2026 to raise funds for Rest a While Service Centre for the Aged. https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/comrades-with-compassion We kindly ask for sponsorships and donations to support him on this incredible journey. All proceeds raised will be donated to Rest a While Service Centre for the Aged to assist with upgrading their kitchen equi...
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CASUAL DAY 2026

๐…๐ซ๐ข๐๐š๐ฒ ๐Ÿ’๐ญ๐ก ๐’๐ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐›๐ž๐ซ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” Help us supportย Cresset House - Facility for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities!The most powerful thing you can wear this Casual Day is your Casual Day Sticker because wearing it isnโ€™t just about style, itโ€™s about impact.Every sticker you purchase directly benefits disability organisations across South Africa, making a real difference.Help us supportย Cresset House - Facility for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities!Contact Lauwrence Vosloo for your tickets082 83...
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MAY

May is "Youth Service" month! This month, we celebrate the energy, passion, and potential of young people who are shaping a brighter future through service and leadership.ย At the Rotary International, Youth Service Month reminds us of the importance of empowering the next generation, supporting their growth, and creating opportunities for them to make a positive impact in their communities.Together, letโ€™s inspire young leaders to dream big, serve proudly, and lead with purpose.
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Adri Visser: From Paralympic Pools to Changing Hearts and Minds

"I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made." This verse from Psalm 139:14 is the foundation of Adri Visser's self-perception, and her life is a beautiful testament to its truth. A six-time African swimming record holder, a beloved radio personality, and a champion for disability rights, Adri's story is one of unwavering faith and relentless determination. Casual Day Coordinator for Retailers with NCPD (January 2025), Casual Day Champion, Paralympic swimmer (six African recor...
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Edenvale Child Welfare

Originally called the Edenvale Child and Family Welfare Society, the organisation was established in the mid-1950s to supplement and support the work of the then National and Provincial Departments of Social Welfare. For many years its focus was to help families in need, due to the loss of jobs, loss of one or more parents, or alcoholism. The organisation provided food, clothing, legal advice and temporary accommodation, if required. As Edenvale changed over the years so has the organisati...
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Our Guest Speakers

We have often been asked why we have guest speakers. Having guest speakers isn't just about filling a slot on the calendarโ€”itโ€™s about bringing the outside world into our club! We love hosting experts and storytellers for so many reasons! Fresh Perspectives:ย They challenge our thinking and introduce us to ideas we might never have encountered on our own.Expert Insights:ย Whether itโ€™s a deep dive into a niche hobby or professional advice, we get to learn from the best in the business.Networking...
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APRIL

The Rotary International theme for April is "Protecting the Environment" This theme highlights Rotary's commitment to environmental sustainability, which is officially recognized as its seventh area of focus. Throughout the month, Rotary clubs worldwide emphasize projects that conserve natural resources and foster ecological harmony. During Environment Month, members can focus on any of several critical initiatives: Biodiversity & Conservation: Protecting land, coastal, marine, and fresh...
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Camp I Am

This Wednesday, we invited Kai Crooks-Chissano to talk about Camp I Am. Camp I Am is an activity and skills building programme for children and is an international organisation.Their motto โ€œ๐‘ฐ ๐’‚๐’Ž ๐’˜๐’‰๐’‚๐’•๐’†๐’—๐’†๐’“ ๐‘ฐ ๐’˜๐’‚๐’๐’• ๐’•๐’ ๐’ƒ๐’† ๐’‚๐’” ๐’๐’๐’๐’ˆ ๐’‚๐’” ๐’Š๐’•โ€™๐’” ๐’ˆ๐’๐’๐’… ๐’‡๐’๐’“ ๐’Ž๐’† ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’Ž๐’š ๐’„๐’๐’Ž๐’Ž๐’–๐’๐’Š๐’•๐’šโ€ reflects the unique camp experience in which every child feels cared for, is confident to express his/her feelings, and empowered to imagine whatever they want to be. Camp I Am provides activities for children in selected under-resource...
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