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House fire leaves 90-year-old in need of a wheelchair

Currently Lydia is been taken care of by her daughter.

August 9, 2024
Liezl Scheepers, Parys Gazette Less than a minute
Fani Tekane, chairperson of the Rise and Shine Foundation standing with what was left of the wheelchair after the house of Lydia Motsoane burnt down earlier this year.

Lydia Motsoane (90) lost all she had including her wheelchair that she used to get around, when her house in Tambo section, Tumahole, burnt down on July 22.

Her neighbours approached Fani Tekane, chairperson of Rise ‘n Shine Community Foundation for help to find a wheelchair for her.

Currently Lydia is been taken care of by her daughter.

Fani Tekane, chairperson of the Rise and Shine Foundation standing with what was left of the wheelchair after the house of Lydia Motsoane burnt down earlier this year.

Lydia’s desperate situation has been brought to the attention of the Sweethearts Foundation that indicated their willingness to help.

Anyone who can help Lydia after her loss, whether it be furniture, linen or any other donation, is welcome to contact Tekane on 078 107 8757.

August 9, 2024
Liezl Scheepers, Parys Gazette Less than a minute

Liezl Scheepers

Liezl Scheepers is editor of the Parys Gazette, a local community newspaper distributed in the towns of Parys, Vredefort and Viljoenskroon. As an experienced community journalist in all fields for the past 30 years, she has a passion for her community, and has been actively involved in several community outreach projects as part of Parys Gazette's team.

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