Joyous celebrations
Transnet Community Centre was lit up with entertainment and the presence of community members celebrating Heritage Day, on Thursday.
A total of 210 members, dressed in their best traditional attire, attended the event.
Peter Pelele, Transnet site project manager, says it is important for the community to receive information on rail safety, domestic violence, Xenophobia, problematic children and illegal mining.
“These are the facets of life that cannot be ignored, as they have a huge effect on society,” he says.
He addressed the visitors on rail safety.
“Trains always have right of way at level crossings and, with the railway line running parallel with Gugulethu and Everet informal settlements, it is important to educate the community properly on how to be safe when crossing a railway line,” he says.
A train horn is hooted three times when a train is approaching a level crossing.
According to Pelele, this is done to alert pedestrians, animals and drivers that a train is approaching the level crossing.
Sanet van Moerkerken, project manager at Springs and KwaThema Child Welfare Society and her team were on hand to assist Pelele and his team at the centre.
Several local, young talented groups performed traditional dancing and singing items.
“It is heart-warming to see children still remember their culture and tradition,” he adds.
Child Welfare services will be available at the centre on Wednesdays, from 9am to 2pm.
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