WATCH Cape Town Sings National Anthem Each Evening, Now Helping Feed Families
A video capturing the sound of South Africans in Sea Point, Cape Town, singing the National Anthem – as they do every night during Lockdown – has not only sent goosebumps around the world, but is now leading to impoverished families being fed during this challenging period. The video posted by Cape Town resident Shelley […]
A video capturing the sound of South Africans in Sea Point, Cape Town, singing the National Anthem – as they do every night during Lockdown – has not only sent goosebumps around the world, but is now leading to impoverished families being fed during this challenging period.
The video posted by Cape Town resident Shelley Finch – with thanks to DJ Sox for the background tunes – has been viewed by thousands… and caused many to weep with pride. (Shelley admitted she almost cried herself whilst filming the footage.)
She wrote on Facebook: “We’re a country of AMAZING people! I am in awe of how my community have mobilised to help each other out. Either by feeding people, keeping each other’s spirits up, whatever they can do.”
After it went viral, she wrote in an update: “Wow. I can’t believe how much love this has shared across the world! From my neighbourhood of Sea Point in Cape Town, South Africa to yours, wherever you are, we wish you good health, joy and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! ❤️❤️❤️
Please share some kindness wherever you can.”
WATCH Cape Town Sings the National Anthem Every Evening at 8pm during Lockdown
https://www.facebook.com/shelley.finch/videos/10163176088385526/
And now Shelley has gone one step further and, together with friends, set up a crowdfunding campaign to “help feed local families who need some help at this difficult time”.
Shelley said: “Please consider donating R250 which will feed 1 person for 1 month. That is only €13 or $14 or £12.”
Donate here.
WATCH: Help us Feed Families during South Africa’s Lockdown
South Africa’s National Anthem – The Word – Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika
Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika
Maluphakanyisw’ uphondo lwayo
Yizwa imithandazo yethu,
Nkosi sikelela, thina lusapho Iwayo.
Morena boloka setjhaba sa heso,
O fedise dintwa le matshwenyeho,
O se boloke, O se boloke setjhaba sa heso,
Setjhaba sa, South Afrika, South Afrika.
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(English Translation)
Lord bless Africa
May her glory be lifted high,
Hear our petitions
Lord bless us, your children.
Lord we ask You to protect our nation,
Intervene and end all conflicts,
Protect us, protect our nation,
Protect South Africa, South Africa.
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