Helping hand extended to home
The outing formed part of the team's 67 minutes for Mandela Day.
Over 50 employees from the South African Breweries (SAB) spent their day at the Tembisa Self Help Association Centre for the Disabled (known as T-shad) on July 7.
The outing formed part of the team’s 67 minutes for Mandela Day.
SAB staff helped the centre by painting the walls, cleaning and collecting both bottles and plastic cans from local taverns for recycling purposes.
The group also donated protective clothing such as overalls, gloves and masks. Solar panels and paintings were also donated.
Ms Fezeka Mamabolo, from the SAB, said they wanted to enable the centre to recycle items more efficiently.
“The centre approached us late last year and we couldn’t help. Since it is Mandela Month, we thought of utilising our hands and time for the disabled. We first paid them a visit to see what they are in need of so that we could help them where it is relevant. The solar panels will also help provide power because the centre does not have electricity,” she said.
Ms Mamabolo said during the team’s visit to the centre, they were reminded how recycling impacts on the environment.
“We are encouraging the disabled to continue recycling to empower the community, especially those who are unemployed,” she said.
Meanwhile, the T-shad marketing manager Mr Calvin Stemela, said they pledge to take care of the donated protective clothing, solar panels and recycling areas which were painted by SAB employees.
