Grapevine September 2026 (Sep. 21, 2026)

Making a difference

Huge loads of gravel were delivered by Drakenstein Municipality to a waterlogged Drommedaris Street, Mbekweni, courtesy of the Rotary Club of Paarl. Residents were invited to distribute the gravel to lift the muddy soil between their shacks.

Innovate • Elevate • Inspire

The inspiring donation by our club of gravel to the value of R25000 shows what an impact a small group of people can make in assisting the community.

Victory at Duck Race

SUCCESS! A triumphant Patrick Klaassen (president of Paarl Rotary) shows off the prizes won by the club's floating duck, the fastest to take part in the race on the Eerste River at Spier. Proceeds of the event went to fighting gender-based violence.

Youth focus

Nearly a ton of refuse was removed from the banks of the Berg River on World Clean-up Day, in co-operation with the Drakenstein Municipality. Rotary was represented by Clift College Interact Club, Charleston Hill Interact Club, and the Mbeko Eco Club.