Fairland police team up with others to give senior citizens a day of festivities

Senior citizens were treated to a day of activity, entertainment and gifts on Mandela Day.

Senior citizens staying at MOTH Cottesloe Cottages in Fairland were treated to a special day as Fairland police visited them with other guests for Mandela Day.

Thanks to the sponsor involved, the police did not arrive empty-handed as they were able to donate food parcels, clothing and blankets. Constable Moloko Kgatla, spokesperson for the station said,

“This was planned and executed by the Johannesburg Central Social Crime Prevention team, they organised everything, including the braai we had.”

By midday residents at the home had been given speeches by members of the police station, sponsors and ward councillors Amelia Bester and Beverley Weweje.

Once the formalities were completed the festivities got underway. Residents were given their food parcels, blankets and clothing and took all in attendance on a tour of their extremely well maintained residential area.

The remainder of the day was spent sharing stories and experiences as some residents at the cottages are retired police officers and military personnel.

Rod Knight, who stays at the home, said, “This is an event many will cherish in their hearts for a long time to come. Thank you SAPS and all your supporters for a great day.”

Constable Kgatla noted that this wouldn’t have been possible without the support of their sponsors.

He thanked Afrisam, Pick n Pay Blackheath, Spar Fairland and all others who were on board to make this Mandela Day a memorable one.

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