Instead of just providing a service, they gave a wheelchair
"We believe in responsible business practices and where possible giving back and making a difference to the communities close to our business operation."
Simon Makgobela, a resident of Munsieville, is a quadriplegic and has been getting around in a broken wheelchair. He’s unemployed and lives with his spouse, three children and two siblings in a shack.
Instead of just providing a service, Morad Consulting, a Krugersdorp engineering company with a big heart, decided to partner with a number of their clients to ensure they help Simon to get around.
As part of Mandela Day, the company decided to make Simon’s life a little easier by giving him a brand new, heavy-duty wheelchair and enough groceries to last him and his family a month or more.
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“Mandela Day calls on us all, every day, to make the world a better place. Each year we look back on what has been done and forward to what will be done,” said Neo Ngesi, Occupational Health and Safety Representative for Morad.
Cynthia Dlali, Water Demand and Conservation Manager of Morad handed over the gifts, while her colleagues praised and worshiped God in song.
The wheelchair is so sturdy that his two young children can sit on his lap while his spouse pushes them around.
“We believe in responsible business practices and where possible giving back and making a difference to the communities close to our business operation.We made sure to give to the poor.”
And now the corporation encourages other organisations to do the same.
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“Don’t hesitate to give to them [the poor], because the Lord our God will bless you for doing these good things. He will bless you in all your work and in everything you do.
“We are committed to developing South Africa’s young people, moving them from disadvantaged backgrounds to representing Gauteng in the quadriplegic games by funding sporting events and activities and thus keeping the youth off the streets,” said Neo. “This is why we made sure that Simon received a wheelchair.”
Neo also said making every day Mandela Day celebrates Madiba’s life and legacy in a sustainable way.
“It will bring about enduring change.”
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Photo: Submitted
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