#MandelaDay: Local organisations make a difference
The organisations went out in the community of give to those less fortunate.
Several organisations spent their 67 minutes on Mandela Day (July 18) making a difference in the community in honour of the late statesman.
Benoni Child Welfare
The organisation donated food and clothing to the Isihlahla Semfundo Crechè in Emandleni in honour of their late employee, Thulani Mcwango, who lived in the informal settlement.
The organisation’s employees also conducted a protective behaviours and personal safety workshop, played games and taught the toddlers how to draw shapes.
“I’m encouraged that there are organisations like this there to teach our children. It’s encouraging to see they are willing to equip and empower our little ones because this is the foundation of our country. They have a safe space to come have a meal and where they can be taught,” said the organisation’s director, Vanessa Carelse.
Willowmoore High Interact Club
The club made sandwiches for the Salvation Army and donated vegetables to it.
Neo e Bonolo NPO
They started their day with a candlelight event at Isaac Makau Primary School, where the learners sang songs to commemorate Nelson Mandela and learnt to emulate the late president’s humility by spreading kindness.
The organisation’s caregivers then cleaned up Gogo Pulane Sedise’s home in Wattville. The granny lives with her granddaughter and often struggles with essentials like food and toiletries.
“The Neo e Bonolo after-care centre services her granddaughter. I paid a home visit to see the child’s parents and learn if she had all her identity documents.
“I found out they often run out of food and other essentials. I took the case to the organisation, and we decided to come today to do what we can to help,” said caregiver Londiwe Msezana.
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