Mursal Cash and Carry donates food parcels to the needy
“We appreciate those who still see the need to help though their businesses is affected as well,” said Marumo.
Local business operator Abdikadir Hassan, the manager of Mursal Cash and Carry, and his team donated 54 food parcels worth R10 000 to needy local people during the lockdown.
The donation took place at Ivory Park Community Hall on April 12.
“The situation is different now because people are not working and others cannot pay rent.
“The packages have maize meal of 12.5kg, 2kg sugar, 2kg Makoti Rice, 1 litre Fusion juice, Tea bags, KOO Beans and Sunlight green bar soaps.
“We donated 15 packages to my neighbours and 39 packages were delivered at the hall.
“We only live with our grant money and I have my grandchildren to support as well. The money is finished a ends a week after you have received it,” said Lekoko.
Kate Malau, a community member, said she owns the Bomaselekane Crèche and the situation has been tough for her since the kids are staying at home.
“When the lockdown began it was towards the end of the month. Now we have the whole of April in lockdown and parents won’t pay crèche money while their kids are at home.”
Teboho Marumo, the ANC Ward 133 chairperson, said as the ward leaders they appreciate the willingness of Hassan and his leadership to donate to those who truly needs the food.
“We appreciate those who still see the need to help though their businesses is affected as well,” said Marumo.
Kenneth Radebe, a community member, said he used to go to Hassan’s shop to ask for donations since 2017 to host a Mandela Day event for poor kids and also Christmas Party events for underprivileged.
“He is a kind of a guy who won’t complain, and would provide lunch for orphans on Christmas day because of his generosity,” said Radebe.
