PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Make Children Our Heritage & Local Tourism Our Pride Centurion, 1 September 2025 – This heritage month, Centurion Lifestyle Centre is inviting the community to put ubuntu into action and support local children. From 25 August to 30 September 2025, shoppers are encouraged to donate essentials to help turn little needs into big smiles and brighter futures. Ubuntu reminds us that we belong to one another. Every contribution, big or small, brings hope, restores dignity, and shows our children that their community cares. Donations from this drive will support Dove’s Nest – Place of Safety, a Centurion-based home for abandoned and abused children. Founded in 2001 by house mother Isilda Felix, the home is registered with the Department of Social Development and provides temporary safe care for children placed by social workers. Through this initiative, Centurion Lifestyle Centre is #ConnectingHearts, ensuring every child at Dove’s Nest – Place of Safety receives individual attention, love, and support until they are reunited with family or placed in a forever home. For many, it is the first place they experience true care, dignity, and hope. How to Donate? • When: 25 August – 30 September 2025 • What: Preloved or new clothing, toys, books, non-perishable foods, cleaning and hygiene items • Who: Boys and girls aged newborn to 17 years • Where: Donation trolleys are located inside the Pick n Pay Hypermarket But that’s not all. This year, we’re making giving back even more meaningful with a Heritage Month competition on our Facebook page! While donating, you can also take part in a fun, family-friendly activity that celebrates the voices of our children, the very heart of our heritage. Parents and legal guardians are invited to share their children’s answers (ages two – 17) to one of these questions on our Facebook competition post: • “What does it mean to live the upside?” • “Why do we celebrate Heritage Day?” • “Why do you think grown-ups say children are our heritage?” Post your child’s answer in the comments or upload a short video (max 45-seconds) of them answering one or more of the questions, for a chance to win your share of R22,000 in getaways, thanks to our friends at Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape by Dream Resorts: Prize 1: Family of four (2 adults + 2 kids aged 0–12) – 2 nights in a Family Room at Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape, valued at R12,000 Prize 2: Romantic midweek getaway for 2 adults – 2 nights in a Superior Room Blue Marlin All-Inclusive Seascape, valued at R10,000 The competition runs from 1 – 30 September 2025. Winners are randomly selected by an independent auditor. Only parents/legal guardians (18+, Gauteng residents only) may enter. By uniting the Centurion Lifestyle Centre community, we can transform kindness into action, joy into heritage, and create a lasting impact for both our children and local tourism. Donate, participate, and celebrate – together, we can make our children our heritage. #OurChildren #OurHeritage #MakeHappinessOurHeritage #ConnectingHearts #CenturionLifestyleCentre #DreamHotels #BlueMarlinAllInclusive #HolidayInvestments ENDS Words: 488 About Centurion Lifestyle Centre Conveniently located in the heart of Centurion, Centurion Lifestyle Centre is the go-to shopping destination for the local community and commuters alike. With easy access and ample free open and undercover parking, the Centre offers a seamless and enjoyable shopping experience. From daily essentials to home décor, fitness, and dining, Centurion Lifestyle Centre brings together a diverse mix of stores, services, and eateries. With over 90 stores to choose from, whether you're stocking up on groceries, upgrading your home, or grabbing a bite to eat, you'll find everything you need in one convenient location. Beyond shopping, the Centre is also a leader in sustainability. ESG-forward, Centurion Lifestyle Centre generates 3.8 MWh of energy annually, meeting 34% of the Centre’s total energy needs. The media release has been issued by Centurion Lifestyle Centre. For more information, contact Krystal Coconas (Marketing Manager) on 012 653 2536 or mail to krystalc@redefine.co.za.