# The Giiving Network > The Giiving Network is a registered South African non-profit company (NPC 2026/149505/08) and registered NPO (336-944-NPO) in Klipfontein View, Midrand, Gauteng. It brings neighbours together through free aerobics Monday to Thursday (6 PM), Saturday fun walks and aerobics that alternate week by week (05:30), hikes and sport, and uses every event to collect school shoes, sanitary towels and toiletries for learners and families. Motto: Ubuntu, Community and Giving. - Website: https://www.thegiivingnetwork.org/ - Phone and WhatsApp: +27 65 801 1137 - Email: thegiivingnetwork@gmail.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiivingnetwork - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiivingnetwork/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegiivingnetwork - Spelling: the name is always "Giiving", with a double i. - Not affiliated with any political party. ## Upcoming events - [Rustig Summer Hiking Experience](https://www.thegiivingnetwork.org/events/rustig-hike-28-november-2026): Saturday, 28 November 2026, 05:30, Rustig Hiking Trails, Hekpoort. R400. Our Spring hike moved to 28 November 2026 at Rustig Hiking Trails, Hekpoort. R400 per person including entrance, braai and transport. - [All White Picnic](https://www.thegiivingnetwork.org/activities/all-white-picnic-12-december-2026): Saturday, 12 December 2026, time to be confirmed, Xtention 3 Park, Klipfontein View. Adults R50 ยท Kiddies R25. Dress in white and join The Giiving Network family for a picnic day at Xtention 3 Park on Saturday 12 December 2026. Adults R50, kiddies R25. ## Donation drives - [Aerobics Speaker](https://www.thegiivingnetwork.org/donate/aerobics-speaker): Our free aerobics now runs four evenings a week and keeps growing. R3,000 buys a rechargeable speaker and microphone loud enough for the whole park. Target R3,000. - [School Shoes](https://www.thegiivingnetwork.org/donate/school-shoes): Across Gauteng, many children miss school because they do not have proper shoes. R230 keeps one child in class with dignity. Target R23,000. ## Key pages - [About](https://www.thegiivingnetwork.org/about): who we are, mission, registration details and FAQ - [Events and tickets](https://www.thegiivingnetwork.org/activities) - [Donate](https://www.thegiivingnetwork.org/donate) - [Join free](https://www.thegiivingnetwork.org/join) - [Volunteer](https://www.thegiivingnetwork.org/volunteer/general) - [Contact](https://www.thegiivingnetwork.org/contact) ## Frequently asked questions ### What is The Giiving Network? The Giiving Network is a registered South African non-profit company (NPC 2026/149505/08) and registered NPO (336-944-NPO), based in Klipfontein View, Midrand. It brings neighbours together through fun walks, aerobics, hikes and sport, and uses its events to collect school shoes, sanitary towels and toiletries for learners and families. ### Where does The Giiving Network work? In Klipfontein View and the surrounding areas of Midrand, in the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng. Fun walks start at Klipfontein View Taxi Rank and Saturday aerobics happens at Xtention 3 (X3) Park. ### What activities can I join? Free aerobics Monday to Thursday at 6 PM, a Saturday morning session at 05:30 that alternates between aerobics and a fun walk, 10 km community fun walks, seasonal hiking trips (such as the Rustig hike in Hekpoort), netball and family events like the All White Picnic. A choir, a soccer team, drama and a community marathon are being planned. ### When are aerobics and the fun walks? Aerobics runs Monday to Thursday at 6 PM. On Saturdays we alternate: one Saturday is aerobics and the next is a Fun Walk, both starting at 05:30. Saturday 17 October 2026 is a Fun Walk, so 24 October is aerobics. The 31 October Fun Walk donation drive starts at 05:30 sharp from Klipfontein View Taxi Rank. ### Does it cost anything to join? Membership is free. Fun walks and aerobics are free. Some events have a ticket price that covers costs, for example the Rustig hike is R400 including entrance, transport and a braai, and the All White Picnic is R50 for adults and R25 for children. ### How can I donate? Bring school shoes, sanitary towels, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant or bathing soap to any event, or give to a donation drive on the website. R230 buys one pair of school shoes for one child. ### Is The Giiving Network a registered NPO? Yes. The Giiving Network is a registered non-profit organisation, NPO number 336-944-NPO, and a non-profit company, NPC 2026/149505/08. It is not yet approved to issue section 18A tax certificates, so donations are not tax-deductible for now. ### How do I get tickets for an event? Open the event on the website and use its ticket button. Tickets are sold through TownTickets, and each event page also has the booking contact, 065 801 1137. ### Is The Giiving Network linked to a political party? No. The Giiving Network is not affiliated with any political party, political clothing is not allowed at events, and every member is treated as family. ### How do I contact The Giiving Network? Call or WhatsApp 065 801 1137, or email thegiivingnetwork@gmail.com. You can also message the team on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.