At least 100 less fortunate from as young as four months to senior citizens well into their 70s were spoilt in the spirit of Mandela Day in West Porges over the weekend. The Randfontein Police facilitated the event on Saturday 22 July.
The Randfontein Police in partnership with three Lions Clubs spent their 67 minutes with community members from across Randfontein.
In commemoration of the Lions Clubs centenary year, their initiative reached out to 100 people in the Randfontein community. Their aim was to align their efforts with the 2017 Mandela Day motto #actionagainstpoverty. The three clubs – Weltevreden Park, Helderkruin and Clearwater Cyber – all collaborated to provide a goody bag to the 100 beneficiaries.
The Randfontein Police station commander, Brigadier MJ Manamela welcomed the guests.
“It is amazing to know that our local police are involved in the community and that they reach out,” said Wayne Smith.
The three club presidents, Johan Gouws from Weltevreden Park, Michelle van der Westhuizen from Helderkruin and Dee Easton from Clearwater Cyber then elaborated on the reason for their outreach.
Everybody was treated to freshly baked pancakes while awaiting the official handing over of blankets, cupcakes and the goody bag containing soup, bread, fruit, a beanie and a scarf. The children’s goody bags also had sweets and cold drinks.
“Where there is a need, there is a lion,” said Dee.
The Randfontein Police Social Crime Prevention members and the Sector Managers then assisted in distributing the gifts.
“The event was well attended and the recipients expressed their appreciation for this gesture of goodwill,” said Captain Appel Ernst, Randfontein Police spokesperson.
“I feel very privileged to know that there are people who care about the less fortunate. Older people can look after themselves, but the children are the vulnerable ones,” said Cathy Koen.
“We at Randfontein Police are proud to be part of this initiative. We appreciate the Lions Clubs’ culture of giving. We believe this act today will impact positively on the lives of the recipients,” said Brigadier Manamela.
“I believe that if other police stations become involved in their community that there will be less crime,” said Martie de Bruyn.
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