Our day started at Builders Warehouse, where we bought supplies for our projects at JJ Haven. The initial projects include painting, building picnic tables and a gazebo. This took some time as we had to make sure we had everything we needed, because it will be very difficult to resource some of the supplies once we arrive.

Afterwards, we went to get some food for the braai that we were to host in the evening. We also grabbed some food and ate lunch. Our plan initially was to watch a movie and go to a Timezone with the Sinethemba kids, but in the end we joined them just for bowling, games and taking them on some of the small rides.

We then invited the kids back to Kragga Kamma with us and John (our driver) took us all on a game drive to see the animals at the reserve. The Sinethemba children were all really excited to see the different animals, including rhinos, giraffes and zebra. Many of the children had never seen before.

Whilst we were playing with the kids at Kragga Kamma, Mr Osborne and Miss Erasmus went back to the Cheetah lodge to fetch some extra equipment for the braai with some students. The house was locked, however, and were able to find a way inside by climbing through one of the windows. The nearby rhinos came to investigate the attempted break in resulting in a very close, yet humorous, encounter between Mr Osborne and one of the rhinos.

After the drive we spent time with the Sinethemba children at the playground before the Mr Kevin Golightly and students (our new friends) from Alexander Road High School arrived as our guests for the Braai. Everyone pitched in and the food was delicious. Alex S was a legend with the spices learning some local secrets off John, and the masterchef group of Connor, Mitchell and Stephen made sure that they flew the Aussie flag in BBQing.  After dinner, it was time to say a goodbye to the Sinethemba children. It was quite hard and a bit emotional, as even though we have only known them for a short time, we have all formed strong bonds with the kids. We waved them off the bus, and went back to the Cheetah lodge for the debrief.

Tonight is our last night in Kragga Kamma as we excitedly look forward to our next phase at JJ Haven.

Written by Holly and Jazmin