“It's heartwarming to see smiles, especially the children's faces as they receive and enjoy their food," said one of the event organisers, Aida's Denver Ramnath.
Businesses, charity organisations, Ward 32 Clr Marius de Vos and other individuals in Boksburg joined forces to participate in a series of acts of kindness to celebrate the life and work of the global icon, the late Nelson Mandela.
This as the world marks International Nelson Mandela Day under the theme ‘It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity’.
Boksburg Civic Centre
At the Boksburg Civic Centre, various local businesses converged on the lawn where they, in celebration of Mandela Day, handed out thousands of hot dogs, fruits and snack packs with sweets and other treats to thousands of the needy and vulnerable members of the community.
Beneficiaries received more than just food. They were also treated to an uplifting live performance by a local saxophonist throughout the about four-hour-long event.
Local businesses making a difference on Nelson Mandela Day. Picture: Fanie MthuphaAccording to event organisers, they fed approximately 3 000 people with more than 5 000 hot dogs, sweets, fruits and soft drinks from the various local businesses. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Volunteers handed out more than 5 000 hot dogs to the hungry. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.
Several local companies celebrated Mandela’s life and legacy by serving free food to the underprivileged in Boksburg. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.
Local businesses honoured Mandela Day by giving back. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Long queues snaked along the Boksburg Civic Centre lawn as hungry residents waited for the free treats provided by several businesses in celebration of Mandela’s life. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Several local companies celebrated Mandela’s life and legacy by serving free food to the underprivileged in Boksburg. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Long queues snaked along the Boksburg Civic Centre lawn as hungry residents waited for the free treats provided by several businesses in celebration of Mandela’s life. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Long queues snaked along the Boksburg Civic Centre lawn as hungry residents waited for the free treats provided by several businesses in celebration of Mandela’s life. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Ward 32 councillor Marius de Vos praised the businesses’ generosity. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Volunteers handed out more than 5 000 hot dogs to the hungry. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Thousands of needy people who attended the event were showered with hot dogs, soft drinks, fruits and other treats. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Several local businesses handed out more than 5 000 hot dogs to the hungry in Boksburg. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Several local companies celebrated Mandela’s life and legacy by serving free food to the underprivileged in Boksburg. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Several local companies celebrated Mandela’s life and legacy by serving free food to the underprivileged in Boksburg. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Long queues snaked along the Boksburg Civic Centre lawn as hungry residents waited for the free treats provided by several businesses in celebration of Mandela’s life. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Volunteers hand out free food to the underprivileged in Boksburg. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Thousands of Boksburg residents receive free food. It’s thanks to local businesses that came together to lend a helping hand. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Long queues snaked along the Boksburg Civic Centre lawn as hungry residents waited for the free treats provided by several businesses in celebration of Mandela’s life. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.Several local companies celebrated Mandela’s life and legacy by serving free food to the underprivileged in Boksburg. Picture: Fanie Mthupha.
