TZANEEN – On Thursday, more than 50 people benefitted from clothes donations provided by the Joyce Makgauta Foundation at Mavalani village.
This initiative, according to director Joyce Makgauta, aims to support community members in need and alleviate some of the hardships they face.
Makgauta donated during two events held at different drop-in centres in the village.
According to her, the clothes were gathered from her Facebook supporters, Ackermans, the Tinyiku Shivuri Foundation, and other organisations inspired by her commitment to supporting those in need.
“I am from this community, so I felt it was only right to start my charity work here because I understand the conditions of the people that live here better than anyone else from outside this community,” she explained.
“I know some may wonder why I’m not giving these clothes to my poor relatives and family members, but it doesn’t work like that. These people deserve it too, as they were part of the community that contributed to my upbringing,” she added.
Meanwhile, Rhandzu Khosa, one of the beneficiaries of the clothes donation, thanked Joyce for her commitment to helping the community and expressed her gratitude for the much-needed clothes she received.
“I was lucky to get three pieces of clothes. This may not seem like much to someone else, but it is a big gift for me because I need them,” she said.
In addition to helping the community with clothes donations, Joyce also offered free entry to local hawkers at her annual soccer tournament, which will take place over four days in the same village.
She said the initiative aims to support small businesses and promote economic opportunities for local vendors during the event.
“As the organiser of the event, I will not be selling my items there, that opportunity is for you to take advantage of and ensure you earn something from the event. You don’t need to be a full-time vendor to make money from the tournament; anyone can bring their items to sell,” she said, urging unemployed women to grab this opportunity.
