Weekly schedule 15-19 July

Weekly Update

Mandela Day, celebrated on July 18th, honors the legacy of Nelson Mandela, a global icon for peace, justice, and reconciliation. This day encourages us to take action and inspire change by dedicating 67 minutes of our time to making a positive impact, representing the 67 years Mandela spent fighting for social justice. It's a time to reflect on his values and work towards a better world for all.

Monday:
something to be grateful for.. According to Stats SA report, 10 million South Africans had neither enough food or money to buy food in 2019.

A recent publication by Dlamini et al, confirm 1 in 5 households or 20.4% of South African households are food insecure. With the prevalence varying widely across provinces and races.

Food insecure households were associated with a higher risk of anxiety and depression, with some coping strategies (e.g. begging) compounding this with an even greater impact on mental health.

With this context we appeal to you that the next you see someone begging or a car guard maybe just buy an extra loaf of bread and donate it.

Tuesday:
In the spirit of Mandela week, let’s all take a moment to smile at a stranger or give someone a break in theatre. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference, and what better time to spread positivity than this week?

Wednesday:
It's essential to stay motivated and focused on our studies. Here are a few study skills to keep you on track:

• Break your study sessions into manageable chunks.
• Use active recall and spaced repetition.
• Take regular breaks to stay fresh and focused.

Thursday:
Happy Mandela Day! as a department and dependent on your open and generous contributions we hope to

• making care packages for patients coming in for wisdom teeth removal as part of the Mandela day drive. There will be 5-7 patients, and any donations to these packages would be greatly appreciated. So far all we have are fleece blankets.
• donate buckets of biscuits to the theatre staff, baked by Sister Shandu. each bucket costs R250 and maybe we could donate a bucket to each floor
• Additionally, let’s take a moment to look around the tea room and think of ways to make it more comfortable. Bringing a plant or two from home could add a nice touch.

please contact Dr Wong or myself with any donations you may have !!!

Friday:
This week’s academic focus will feature a tutorial by Dr. Marde Van Dyk on "ERAS in the Paediatric Population: Is It a Thing?" Make sure to attend and gain valuable insights into this important topic.

Let's have a fantastic week celebrating Mandela's legacy and continuing our journey of learning and growth!