NEWS RELEASE                                                                                        17 OCTOBER 2001

OPEN DAY AT LEEUWENHOF TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILD WELFARE

Premier Gerald Morkel and his wife, Hazel, will open up their home and hearts to Capetonians by hosting an open day in the splendid garden surrounds of Leeuwenhof on Thursday, 22 November 2001.   

The open day is organised by Mrs Morkel, who is also the chairperson of the Western Cape Premier’s Wife’s Charity Fund.  A large portion of the funds raised during this day will be donated to the Child Welfare Society. 

“I established the fund in 1998 as a means to contribute to the alleviation of poverty and suffering in the Western Cape,” says Mrs Morkel.   

The fund raises money through special projects and contributions from the corporate and private sector, and will exist for as long as there is a Premier’s wife, irrespective of the party in power in the Western Cape.   

“This open day is one of these special projects, and I can’t think of any better way to raise funds for a good cause than inviting the public to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Leeuwenhof,” Mrs Morkel continues. 

The open day will take place between 10h30 and 15h00, and the public are invited to enjoy the numerous food and wine stalls, cosmetics, arts, craft and fashion and an auction.   

Mrs Morkel also invites companies to sponsor 10 tickets at R100 per head as part of the day’s fundraising endeavours.   

The public as well as companies that would like to buy / sponsor tickets for the day, can contact Sanet Krügel or Janie Boshoff on (021) 483 4705/6 or fax (021) 483 3421 or e-mail, skrugel@pawc.wcape.gov.za