BETHAL – Sasol handed over Winter Warmer Drive 2019 donations to the elderly in eMzinoni, Bethal on Thursday 27 June.
The Highveld winter can be harsh and Sasol decided to make it a bit more bearable for the most vulnerable sector of society in the Govan Mbeki municipal area.
Through Sasol for Good, their employee volunteering programme, they were able to donate to this worthy cause.
This year’s focus is on the elderly that operate from older persons Community-Based Service Centres.
Non-perishable food, sporting equipment and lap/knee blankets were donated to the Masakhane Older Persons Centre in Emzinoni, Bethal.
The elderly enjoyed playing interactive games as part of physical exercise.
Ms Mashudu Ndou, Senior Manager for Sasol Social Investment, in her speech mentioned Betty Friedan’s quote:
“Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” Therefore older people must continue to take part in sporting activities to keep themselves healthy.
