Mandela Day sparks generosity across Germiston as groups give back
In celebration of Mandela Day, Germiston businesses and NPOs joined hands to give back — from food donations and community clean-ups to care for the elderly and outreach to the vulnerable.
In the spirit of Nelson Mandela’s legacy, businesses and NPOs across Germiston joined forces to spread love, dignity and hope through selfless acts of kindness on July 18.
From food drives and soup kitchens to makeovers and care packages, the city came alive with generosity.
Local companies, big and small, rolled up their sleeves and partnered with community organisations to make a difference where it mattered most.
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“Staff from various firms visited homes for the elderly, refurbished community centres, and donated essentials — including food parcels, clothing, and hygiene items — to vulnerable families.
The elderly residents at the Rest-a-While Centre received gifts, a warm meal and treats.
The Meadowdale Shopping Centre, WACO Africa, Yammin Hammond Attorneys, and the Wada Group visited the centre to donate groceries.
“We give every day, but Mandela Day allows us to highlight service and reminds us that giving is a shared gift,” said Trudy De Jesus Carreira, a Rest-a-While co-ordinator.
Primrose Police Station received a much-needed facelift. Volunteers from Better Primrose cleaned the premises, refreshed the palisade fencing with a coat of paint and tended the garden.
The Avril Elizabeth Home hosted its first Walk-A-Thon, combining fitness, fun and fundraising for a good cause. The event also marked the launch of the home’s branded sports gear, now available for purchase to help raise awareness.
This was the home’s first wheelchair-inclusive Walk-A-Thon, and families and friends enjoyed participating while supporting the cause.
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Ward 36 Clr Wendy Morgan completed seven laps. She thanked everyone who donated and came to support the home.
The Thami Xala Foundation donated food parcels to over 60 people in the Rondebult area. They also served cooked meals and set up a preloved stall where those in need could choose items.
