Carolyn Steyn, founder of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, and Alan Demby from The South African Gold Coin Exchange & The Scoin Shop talk about the background of the initiative, and the R67,000 sponsorship from SAGCE. Plus, how Alan met the Queen at a rather famous flower show.
Read more19.07.21 Pt 2 - Is getting a tattoo of your partner’s face after 2 months of dating considered a red flag? ‘Anti-sex beds’ have set up in the Tokyo Olympic village. Gareth chats to Carolyn Steyn about 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, and how The South African Gold Coin Exchange is involved.
Read moreCarolyn Steyn's regular schedule - which includes a radio show, her charity work with 67 blankets, and an improvised cardio routine of running up the stairs - has helped to maintain some normalcy during the Covid-19 lockdown. To her shock, she hasn’t fought with her husband once so far, but to her delight the world has shown unilateral empathy where needed... and she expects this to continue beyond lockdown. BC and AC will take on a new meaning - AC, After Covid will be different, but better. She is proud of her president and proud of her fellow citizens. A theatre performer and lover for life, she will do what she can to help the show go on!
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