67 minutes of soup and charity for Mohlakeng
To honour Mandela Day, the Famsoc Burial Society and Diale Funeral Services served warm soup and bread to the underprivileged in their community.
The Famsoc Burial Society, in partnership with Diale Funeral Services, marked their 67 minutes for Mandela Day by serving warm soup and bread to the underprivileged.
Founded in 2002 by a group of residents, the burial society aims to assist needy families with free funeral services for their loved ones.
Secretary-General of the burial society, Mahlomola Mosia, highlighted the significance of Mandela Day.
“Since Mandela was elected as the first black president, it is only fitting to celebrate this big milestone by giving back to the community. Therefore, we decided this year we want to feed the needy with a warm cup of soup and bread,” he said.
While the initiative primarily targets the elderly and disabled, the society welcomes all residents, regardless of their circumstances.
“We are so grateful to be able to host this event. We thank God for it. It would be wonderful if all families could go to sleep with a full stomach and needy children could go to school to get the education they deserve,” Mahlomola added.
Prince Molete, Secretary of the society, acknowledged the continued need for charity within the community.
“To honour Mandela, we thought it would be best to feed the needy. It is a great honour to be part of South Africans who assist the community. We want to show that we care because all residents deserve to be recognised,” he said.
Manyane Diale, owner of Diale Funeral Services, shared his motivation for supporting the initiative.
“Charity runs in my family. I have always seen my parents being active within the community,” he said.
Over the years, Diale Funeral Services has provided free burial services for the elderly in care homes and currently runs a school uniform campaign to support less privileged children in informal settlements.
Ward 18 councillor Tsitsana Tlholoe also participated in the initiative.
“We are here because there is a need to feed this community. It is so exciting to give back because we know this community is suffering,” she said.
Many residents turned up to enjoy their soup and bread in a warm, welcoming environment. The society has already set its sights on next year’s Mandela Day, with plans to donate blankets to the elderly.
