In celebration of Women’s Day, the Caring Mothers organisation, also known as Amaqhawekazi, reached out to the community with food and clothing.

Miriam Manyise, secretary of Amaqhawekazi, stated they gathered at Mahlangu Crescent Park, where they handed over food and clothing to the less fortunate in the community.

She explained the inspiration for the outreach came after they realised many community members go to bed hungry and lack clothing items. She noted the issue stems from the unemployment rate in the community.

The NPO collected donations of unused clothes as well as soup mix, bread, samp, beans, and pap. Miriam added that the members also contribute R150 out of their own pockets when they do not receive enough donations.

This was their fifth outreach since they first started last year. The organisers included Miriam, Nombulelo Ntlekeni, Shirley Boom, Jennifer Mtati, Adelina Tladi, Ncumisa Sephiri, and Violet Masege.

“We are not going to stop reaching out to the community. With God on our side, we know we will have the strength to continue doing good for our community,” said Miriam.

“We are pleading with businesses and other organisations to assist us in fulfilling our commitment. We are asking for resources and appealing to anyone who would like to donate clothes, sanitary towels, and food parcels. We appreciate any form of donation.”

Any person who wishes to contribute can contact Miriam on 061 571 0466 or Shirley on 065 998 8188.