Cape Town: The Safety and Security Directorate of the City of Cape Town organised the ‘Fun Run’ at Rondebosch Common to raise funds for the St. Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care facility, where hundreds of staffers participated.
Over 500 participants completed the 5 km Fun Run at the Rondebosch Common, who represented the Fire and Rescue Service, Metro Police Department, Traffic Services, Law Enforcement, Public Emergency Communication Centre, Disaster Risk Management Centre, Public Safety Training College and other members from the safety and Security Directorate.
Reportedly, the staff had the opportunity to either enter the race or sponsor a runner or runners to complete the distance. The funds raised will be donated to assist in caring for the young patients at the St. Joseph’s Intermediate Peadiatric Care facility, which celebrates 90 years of existence this year.
The donations are open until end of October 2025 and the total amount of funds raised will be announced during the first week in November.
Considering this, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security – Alderman JP Smith said that it is wonderful and heartwarming to see that so many staff put on their running shoes for a good cause.
Smith further added that he has often said that the Directorate goes beyond the call of duty to protect and service and to really make a difference by helping those in need.
However, the ‘Fun Run’ is another example that turned out at this event for charity is a motivation to them all to go extra mile to support and to contribute towards the well-being of the communities and facilities like St. Joseph’s who make such a big difference.
Notably, Hundreds of City of Cape Town Safety and Security staff ran in a fun run at Rondebosch Common to raise funds for the St. Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care facility.
The event took place on October 23, 2025 and the funds will support the facility in providing care, therapy and rehabilitation for children with serious health conditions, preventing them from being discharged prematurely or sent to overburdened clinics.