Gogo’s showcase their handiwork
The Gogo's Club consists of grandmothers who do arts and crafts and who are members of a support group who discuss social ills
A group of grandmothers and young ladies, dressed in colourful traditional attire, lit up the Pick n Pay Centre this Heritage Day with wonderful traditional songs, dance and an arts and craft display.
The Gogo’s Lunch On Mangwema Club Masibumbane, under the Nquthu Development Centre, visited Dundee for the first time to sell their handwoven traditional arts and crafts, as well as beaded skirts and other beaded jewellery.
“We used this chance to visit outside of the rural areas which we are used to,” said Celiwe Khumalo, programme director and side facilitator of the project.
The Gogo’s Club consists of grandmothers who do arts and crafts and who are members of a support group who discuss social ills namely drug abuse, manage foster care grants and occasionally do physical exercises to keep themselves healthy and avoid illnesses.
The development centre, a project formed by individuals who come from different backgrounds, is committed to developing the community and ensuring they impart a positive change in peoples’ lives.
The club would like to extend a word of gratitude to the following: The Social Development local office in Nquthu, and the Umzinyathi District, for funding which the programs rely on. Mama Ndlunkulu, Chiefs Mazibuko’s wife, who is “happy to be a part of this initiative”, Lindiwe Zulu and Pick n Pay Centre for welcoming us.
Dr Zanele and Dr Xulu for their constant support and Pastor BS Madlala for providing them with a bus.
