Edenvale residents Angela Vogt and Arlene Walsh showed appreciation to the refuse removal municipal workers for keeping their suburb clean by giving them goodie bags for Mandela Day, July 18.
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Founder of programme development company Intelesi, Arlene, along with her sister Angela, wanted to give back to the people who have provided refuse service to the community.
“We were recently in an area where the streets were filled with refuse, and it was really upsetting.
“It made us realise just how much we appreciate our refuse removal guys who come around every Thursday to collect refuse,” said Arlene.
Arlene and Angela decided to give the municipal workers goodie bags containing apples, chips, biscuits, cooldrinks and boerewors rolls on Mandela Day.
“We thought it would be nice to show them just how much we value the job they are doing for our community,” said Angela.
Angela and Arlene have lived in the Edenvale area for 25 years and have worked in community development many times.
“We believe in the ubuntu philosophy. This day is all about humanity and respect for other people. We love showing appreciation for others,” said Arlene.
Arlene said that as Mandela Day is a fixture each year, residents should find creative and exciting new ways to help others.
“We were looking for new ideas of how to give back on this day, and thought we would keep it community based,” said Arlene.
Angela said the municipal workers had no idea they would be surprising them with goodie bags.
“We were delighted to show our appreciation to some of those often unacknowledged people who help to make our lives more pleasant.
“It was humbling to honour Madiba’s legacy of inclusion, gratitude and kindness in a small, celebratory way,” said Angela.
Angela said the workers hugged and thanked them, as it brightened up their day.
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