Soup kitchen brings a smile to Itsoseng community children on Mandela Day celebration
Children of the Itsoseng community in Cosmo City came out in numbers to celebrate Mandela Day at the Itsoseng Community Centre.
The National Children and Violence Trust (NCVT) organisation hosted a memorable soup kitchen celebration of Mandela Day at the Itsoseng Community Centre.
The event attracted hundreds of children from the Itsoseng community in Cosmo City, transforming the centre’s grounds into a lively atmosphere filled with laughter, excitement, and fun.
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The celebration drew an impressive turnout, with children arriving in large numbers to take part in the day’s activities. Elderly members of the community also attended, making the event a true celebration of togetherness across generations.
Volunteers served delicious soup with bread, as well as fresh fruit, making sure that every child enjoyed a meal.
Pretty Ndlovu, an NCTV chief executive officer, explained that more than 400 children were fed during the event, reflecting the organisation’s commitment to caring for vulnerable members of the community.
“I would like to thank everyone who joined us as we remember our Nelson Mandela. As an organisation, we take pride in what we have done here. To see the children having fun and playing made us happy as an organisation.”
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Beyond the meals, the celebration created lasting memories for the children who spent the day playing, socialising, and enjoying the special programme organised in their honour.
The event carried the spirit of Nelson Mandela’s legacy by promoting compassion, service, and community upliftment.
Ndlovu added that the event was a success because it brought smiles to the children’s faces. “It also strengthened the spirit of hope and solidarity within the Itsoseng community, reminding everyone that even small acts of kindness can make a lasting difference.”
Other stakeholders who contributed included Provantage Media Group, Chad Sarkot, Leadhome and Ferndale SPAR.
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