Residents step up to help family
“We also identified that two of the children are not receiving their grants and are not in school. We are working with social workers to help find a solution to that,” he added.
Kwa-Thema – Concerned residents of Kwa-Thema joined hands to help the Mkhalanjane family.
The group stepped in when the family lost one of its own who lived at a centre for children with disabilities.
The family could not afford the burial for over four weeks, until residents stepped in to help.
David Makopo said when they visited the family, they were touched by the poor living conditions and decided to help further.
Resident gives back to his community
“We decided to raise funds to renovate the house, collected non-perishable food items and clothes to make the lives of the six children more bearable.
“We also identified that two of the children are not receiving their grants and are not in school. We are working with social workers to help find a solution to that,” he added.
Makopo urged other residents who are interested in helping the family to come forward.
The children are aged two, five, 10, 13, 15 and 18.
Makopo can be contacted on 060 739 7137.
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