Join hands with Tafta to make a difference this Mandela Day

WITH the country being placed on alert level 4, the elderly have, once again, been left feeling helpless, anxious and fearful.

This is according to the Association for The Aged (Tafta), a Durban-based NPO that’s looking forward to most of their elders receiving their vaccines by the end of July. The association believes, this milestone will turn the tide of fear and herald a sense of relief among the elders and staff.

This Mandela Day, Tafta is calling on the public to help the organisation through the simple theme being endorsed this year by the Nelson Mandela Foundation: One Hand Can Feed Another.

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Tafta CEO, Femada Shamam, said with such a special occasion to commemorate, Tafta has created the perfect opportunity to safely incorporate the valuable Mandela Day contributions of loyal donors and supporters into helping elders breathe a sigh of relief.

“With Nelson Mandela’s name being synonymous with ‘freedom’, we are aiming to help elders celebrate freedom from their fear and anxiety with a convivial ‘Madiba Magic’ luncheon at each of our homes, once the third wave has passed,” said Shamam.

Shamam confirmed that while the lunches are set to take place during a safer period, preparations for these celebrations are currently underway.

“Our catering partners, Capitol Caterers, have pulled out all the stops to serve a three-course meal that will conjure up a sense of celebration that we liken to meals during the festive period, for just R130 per person. While we know there is a way to go until we completely eradicate the virus from our society, we invite you to spend your 67 minutes investing in the hope our elders feel by making this Madiba wish come true,” said Shamam.

Merrill King, CEO of Capitol Caterers added and expressed her excitement in partnering with Tafta on this initiative.

“We are extremely proud to be associated with Tafta in this year’s Madiba Magic Luncheon campaign. My staff and I will be personally involved in preparing and serving 1 645 amazing meals for the elders at the various residences. As Madiba wisely said, ‘One hand can feed another’. It is incumbent on us all to adjust our moral compass, and not just for one day,” said King.

Safely spend your 67 minutes of kindness by giving remotely this year for your Mandela Month activity; starting with just R130 to ensure one elder receives a festive lunch, while R1300 will sponsor a group of 10 to safely enjoy a meal.

Further queries related to this matter can be directed to Tafta’s Prevashni Naidu on 031 332 3721 / 083 781 2006 or email: prevashni@tafta.org.za.

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