The handover took place at the Emmaus Community Centre, where 79 old people, 74 orphans, 43 people living with disabilities and four child-headed families got a treat for the day.
The recipients were spoilt with a warm breakfast and thereafter were handed the blankets.
Chairman of the men’s social organisation, Dali Mofokeng explains that this contribution is part of one of their major annual projects.
“As a group based in KwaThema we go around Kwatsaduza assisting where there is a need in our communities.
“Therefore this year, we are giving to young and old in this area.
“This is our way of giving back to the community as it’s part of our objectives as an organisation,” he says.
The group of 120 men from all walks of life and various provinces add that since they deal with the wellness of the community, they plan to reach more people within the Kwatsaduza area.
“For this project, we were assisted by Emmaus Community Centre among other people to select these recipients who are from all over Duduza.
“We hope the little we have done will help in keeping them warm, as we’ve been doing this ever since Mandela Day was started.
“Thank you to all businesses and individuals who have assisted in making this possible, as through their support, they have helped us in giving back to our community,” says community and social welfare head of Kuso, Sello Makete.
This initiative has been well received by the community.
One of the beneficiaries for the day, Samuel Mokoena (79) from the Botle Botle Old Age Organisation shares how happy he is because there are still people who think about and care for them.
“We thank these men for donating to us, these are all blessings for them, hence we hope they will carry on doing it for other people.
“The food was also nice as it kept us warm, we truly appreciate it, as now we know there are still individuals who care for us,” he says.
Annette Maseko (65) who is the supervisor for the caregivers at Botle Botle thanks Kuso for their work.
“What you plough you reap, so we are thankful to Kuso members.
“Our seniors are so happy and proud knowing they are still thought of, as most of them mostly feel forgotten by society and sometimes even families.
“This has really motivated and stimulated them,” she says.
From here Kuso members are preparing for their September project where they will have a school shoes programme.
