Riverside Pocket Park update December 2025 It’s been an exciting two weeks on the Riverside Pocket Park. The team is taking a well deserved break and will be back in January 2026. The park is spotless and airy and serene. If you go down to the park, which I suggest you do, please be aware…
The Riverside Pocket Park is not just about a vision for a green space but also a story of hope as thirty three (33) people were on boarded for eight months of social employment. This is their story too, of hard work, grit and team effort. The park is their hands and hearts entwined. A…
MCC, in partnership with the Umhlatuzana Catchment Forum, is proud to announce the start of a legacy project: The Riverside Pocket Park in Mariannridge. Working alongside the SEF partnership between the IDC, Green Corridors, and Africa Ignite, the project began in December 2025 and is expected to reach completion by July/August 2026. This initiative is…
Last night the 21st November the women and men of Mariannridge came together in a symbolic moment to register their contribution to the fight against Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). Responding to the call for a National Shut Down as the G20 meets in our country. Gender Based Violence and Femicide is a national…
We are so grateful for our youth’s enthusiasm and sacrifice, rising early on this chilly day with a palpable energy to learn about the life, teachings, and love of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is thrilling to see even more young minds joining in, eager to dive deep into their faith, build lasting connections, and…
On March 29th, our inspiring Leaders of Tomorrow embarked on an enlightening excursion to the KwaMuhle Museum, building on our previous Teen Talk on Human Rights. They immersed themselves in poignant reconstructions of the oppressive environments endured by South Africa’s black population during apartheid. Despite the somber exhibits, our young leaders had a valuable experience,…
In celebration of Human Rights Day, we recognize that the right to a clean and healthy environment—including access to clean air, water, and safe living conditions—is fundamental to our health and well-being. To uphold these rights, the Mariannridge Residents Forum was active in the F-section yesterday, motivating residents to take ownership of their surroundings and…
On March 15, 2025, MCC and Recreate Holding hosted another successful Health Teen Talk, focusing on deepening a culture of social justice and human rights.As we commemorate Human Rights Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to creating a world where every individual is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their: Race Gender Language Religion…
On the 18th of May 2023, MCC together with YMCA partnered to host a Civic Education Workshop on Unpacking and understanding the roles and functions of National and Provincial government . This workshop was to educate the six different communities who attended, on how the government works, in order for them to make a better…
On the 11th of February 2023, MCC hosted a Beginner’s course on Chess. This was to create a space place where young people can come and develop the following skills creativity, build confidence, help problem solving and improves the memory.