South Africa’s largest printed QR Code is located in Cape Town, not on the ground, but on the roof of a building. This printed QR code is 100m². The biggest printed QR Code in South Africa initiative forms part of the Eric Miles Cheshire Home’s 50th birthday celebration. Eric Miles Cheshire Home is a residential facility for physically disabled adults in the Mother City.
South Africa’s largest printed QR Code is located in Cape Town
The registered non-profit organisation has planned many projects and events around the country to celebrate being around for half a century. The first home opened its doors on 12 June 1976. There are currently 16 Cheshire Homes. According to a media statement, the Home has provided care, dignity, and community for adults living with physical disabilities for five decades.
“These funds will help the 30+ residents who live there. They are dependent on staff for their daily living activities and dignity.”
Other planned special awareness initiatives
There are also other special awareness initiatives planned for the year. This will all form part of the celebrations of this milestone. There will be a special awareness initiative in March. This is when the Chairperson of the Board, along with a group of cyclists, will take part in the Cape Town Cycle Tour. This group will pull resident Jeff Kao in a custom buggy for the full length of the route. This route is 109km. There will also be a 70’s disco on the day, 12 June, that the first home opened its doors.
The printed QR code is 100m²
The printed QR code was launched on Saturday, 17 January 2026 and officially kicked off the anniversary celebrations.
Annual Fete – 31 October
Supporters of the home can also look forward to their Annual Fete, which will be held on 31 October 2026. This yearly fundraising event has been around for 30 years. Various organisations like Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs and church groups come together to create a bazaar like no other.
Fundraising efforts
The Home receives a quarterly grant from the Social Development Department, but according to its managers, this only covers about 20% of its operational expenses. This is where their other fundraising efforts come in to help fill that gap. All the 50th anniversary festivities will also contribute to keeping the doors open. These funds will help the more than 30 residents who live there. They are dependent on staff for their daily living activities and dignity.
