Upcoming farmers helps the disabled
“I couldn’t stay at home and do nothing while some human beings are starving. I asked for donations for seeds and a borehole in order to help the needy,” he said.
BURGERSFORT – After seeing the hardships and daily sufferings encountered by needy people at the Alverton Disabled Centre, local resident Johannes Hlabati decided to act. With no farming skills, and without a source of income, Hlabati and a local women started a garden at the centre.
“I couldn’t stay at home and do nothing while some human beings are starving. I asked for donations for seeds and a borehole in order to help the needy,” he said.
Today, the garden has different veggies including spinach, cabbage, potatoes and onions. Nxumalo said they struggled with seeds and other gardening tools and hoped locals would help with donations. The 19 people at Alverton Disabled Centre also lack shelter as the one-roomed house cannot accommodate them. Management of the Alverton Disabled Centre pleaded for donations from the people of Tubatse.
