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Food parcels delight residents

Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailJuly 21, 2011No Comments3 Mins Read
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Their aim is to protect, care and develop communities that are in need and on Wednesday, Social Development and Special Programmes did just that when they partnered up with the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) to answer people's call for help when they gave food parcels to them at BB Zondani Hall.

Their aim is to protect, care and develop communities that are in need and on Wednesday, Social Development and Special Programmes did just that when they partnered up with the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) to answer people's call for help when they gave food parcels to them at BB Zondani Hall.

Communities members from Fingo Village, Joza, Zolani and all the township extensions stood patiently outside the hall waiting to be called to come in and receive their post-Mandela day gifts. The event was attended by the mayoral council ,including the mayor himself, Zamuxolo Peter, pupils of Ntsika Secondary School and Famsa. The event was opened by a cheerful gospel song and a prayer from pastor Arense, who then spoke about how important it was to thank God for making the day possible and for creating organisations such as these, which were there to help people in need.

Mkhuseli Apleni, the Makanaskop Multi-purpose Centre manager, said the government was not doing things for them because they wanted votes, or because they belonged to a certain political party, or because they had family members in high political positions, but because people need those services. Makana Municipality's Speaker, Rachel Madinda, introduced the mayoral council and explained to the people that they had been elected to serve the community and they were all committed to doing just that, "United we stand, divided we fall," she said.

Notheko Mpashu, a social worker, introduced the social workers of each township to the people and asked the communities to remember them. " "Our job is to be there for you whenever you need us – but do not violate that privilege," she said. Nosipho Ngetyi, from social welfare, explained to the public that their duty was to deal with drug abuse, especially by teenagers, as well as abuses of all kinds, especially that of old people by youngsters. Excitement, tears of joys and songs of all kinds were some of the ways that those receiving food expressed their appreciation, as they pushed wheelbarrow-loads of food out of the hall. One member of the community, Noluthando Vuso, thanked the government for what it had done for her and her family, since she was unemployed and her children were still in primary school. Paul Notyawa concluded the event, thanking those who had attended and those who had made the day possible. Pastor Arense ended with another prayer.

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