In May 2025, the I AM WATER Foundation returned to Plettenberg Bay for a three-day Ocean Guardians Workshop, made possible by funds raised during our 2024 Swim Club initiative. The programme introduced local youth to the wonders of the ocean through snorkelling, mindfulness, and environmental education — fostering connection, confidence, and conservation.
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In December 2024, 631 swimmers took to the waters in Cape Town & the Garden Route for the 4th annual Mungo Swim Club, raising over R175,000 for ocean conservation and community upliftment. Here’s what those who took part had to say about it.
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Every year, Mungo’s corporate social responsibility program, MOVE, hosts a “Design Your Own Kikoi” workshop with students from Crags Primary School. All proceeds from the winning kikoi go towards funding a teacher at the school. This year’s winner is Jesslyn Windvogel with her “Galaxy” kikoi.
In August we were pleased to attend the second edition of the Africa Textile Talks hosted by Twyg and Imiloa Collective – a 3-day event that connects an inspiring and resilient network of growers, makers and designers, who are exploring the future of fashion and textiles through the lens of sustainable development.
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Over 120 swimmers joined our Winter Solstice Swim on June 20th, collectively raising R30,000 for Adopt a Swimmer – a Plett-based NGO committed to offering children from disadvantaged communities the essential life skill of learning to swim.
And for the rest of the day, the smell of the sea salt lingered on your skin. Or in your hair. You had that little shiver of cold water about you. And you carried around with you a secret smile: that you’d seen the dawn. You’d danced beneath the waves.
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Five days of sunrise swimming. 655 swimmers. Over R100,000 raised for I AM WATER. Read the story of the 2023 Mungo Swim Club – and how you can join for the next one.
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Following the round-up of our 2023 Swim Club, we made the call to add on an additional swim in response to the seismic blasting scheduled for January 2024, which will have devastating impacts on our marine life, our tourism and local fishing livelihoods.
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Read more about the 2023 Africa Textile talks – a full day of inspiring discussions that offer a platform to spotlight textile innovation and connect with industry change makers. The talks present a refreshing opportunity to explore responsive solutions, as we look to reimagine Africa’s fashion and textile landscape amidst globally relevant issues.
A traveller’s guide to enjoying London (and a world-famous flower show). A photo journey from the 2023 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Planning a wedding? With its scenic shorelines, dramatic mountains, and tranquil natural surrounds, Plettenberg Bay has become a popular destination for saying ‘I do.’ Take inspiration from our list of best wedding venues in Plettenberg Bay – from captivating countryside venues, scenic vineyards, historic manors, boutique hotels, and even a picturesque rose garden.
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Every year we invite a class of students from the Crags Primary School for a workshop in textile design & a tour of our mill. Each student is given the chance to design their very own kikoi colourway, from which a winning design is added to our range and sold in aid of funding an additional teacher at the Crags Primary. Read more about the workshop, and new Kids of Kurland Kikoi, here.
Read about what Mungo got up to in 2019: product launches and our quest to go organic, international trade shows, the our MOVE CSR workshops, #mungotowelstory submissions & more
Did you see our Mungo Treasure Hunt? We celebrated the start of spring by posting riddles to our social media, leading treasure hunters to a 40% discount! Here’s a rehash of this spring special.
Mungo ‘hanging ten’ at the 2019 Corona JBay Open. Catch the Folly Towel making a cameo with local and international surfing heroes. Akaw!
A first hand experience of combining travel, work, Mungo and Motherhood for 10 days in NYC.
Last month we hosted the Cape Weavers Guild for an exclusive show and tell at our inner city Micro Mill in Cape Town. We also chatted to Guild member Michael De Souza about his weaving journey.
Mungo makes its way to New York for the renowned biannual trade show, NY Now. Being in the Artisan Resource sector and surrounded by international talent on all levels is always inspiring. What was more inspiring was the reaction and response to Mungo and our offering. We showcased our brand new Mungo Mali range of cushions, throws and table runners along with our African inspired textile range.
Next month we are off to New York to exhibit at one of the most renowned annual trade shows in the world – NY Now. Preparation is in full swing at Mungo.
We are excited to bring Mungo back to Joburg with our new pop-up store at the 44 Stanley design and lifestyle centre in Milpark. Here you will find our full range of homeware products from our renowned flat weave towels to table, kitchen and bed linen.
