Bongi Radebe from Old Mutual handed over the 200 blankets donation to the MEC for social development, Thandi Shongwe today on behalf of her company.

She said: “ On behalf of Old Mutual, we’ve responded to the nationwide call for companies to assist government in bringing about relief to our destitute communities all over the country. Partnering with Risefm here in Mpumalanga, we identified bringing about warmth since winter has cropped in, hence the blankets donation, especially for the homeless.”

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Shongwe said: “We appreciate the handsome donation of the blankets which we will spread to our shelters for the homeless. It’s a worthy donation and our communities will be well covered by the blankets.

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“I must warn the communities that this period calls for the intensification of social distancing, washing of hands regularly and sanitizing regularly in order to contain the virus,” she ended.