The Westonaria Local Municipality is set to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s Day by giving back to the community of Bekkersdal on 18 July.
According to Westonaria Municipal spokesperson Kgabane Madiehe, this is in line with their aim to honour the father of the nation by reaffirming his legacy of giving 67 minutes to help the needy.
On this day, municipal workers will take to the Bekkerdal Old Age Home to do maintenance work andl clean the premises.
“We appeal to residents to give 67 minutes of their time to help better the lives of others,” says Madiehe.
“Be it through cleaning or donations, we welcome and appreciate whatever help they can offer.”
According to Madiehe, after their service at the old age home, municipal workers will head to the Simunye Multipurpose Hall for the donation of beds and other valuable items.
“As a municipality, I think that it is important to help out where we can. It is one of the many ways to help alleviate numerous struggles within communities,” says Madiehe.
