Amputee (43) receives wheelchair after niece’s plea on radio
A local radio presenter and businessman handed over a wheelchair to a 43-year-old man whose right leg was recently amputated. The man's niece phoned the radio station and pleaded for help.
A 43-year-old man from Mamelodi East received a wheelchair recently, thanks to a donation from a local businessman and a radio presenter.
Josiah Alfred Mangena (43) from Ikageng in Mamelodi East and his parents were overjoyed by the generous donation.
The donation came after his niece Olga Chokoe phoned the Mams FM radio station and pleaded with listeners to help with a donation of a wheelchair for his uncle who recently had his right leg amputated.
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“My uncle’s right leg was amputated in the middle of February, after he was diagnosed with a chronic disease and was still on the waiting list for a wheelchair,” said Chokoe.
She said she phoned the station because her uncle was under the care of her 80-year-old father Piet Shabangu (80).
“He had to struggle with his son almost every day, and it was worse when it was time for the doctor’s appointment since his son was still frail and was using walking sticks,” said Chokoe.
Kokwa Dimpho, who hosts the After Effect show at the station and is known for helping the needy in the community of Mamelodi, was touched by the story and helped spread the word.
Dimpho said the family desperately needed help with their loved one.
“One of our listeners Peter “Doski” Dlamini called the show and offered to buy Alfred Mangena a brand-new wheelchair.”
Dlamini, a local businessman, said he was touched by the story and wanted to give a helping hand.
“I wanted to help his uncle as part of giving back to the community because I was also helped to start my business,” said Dlamini.
“I decided to buy him a wheelchair with the little I have.”
He encouraged other Mamelodi business owners to start giving back to the community.
Kokwa Dimpho was happy that the wheelchair came from one of the listeners and made sure that it was delivered within two days.
She also pleaded with the public to help with any type of donations since the family was also struggling to put food on the table, needing clothes and blankets for the approaching winter.
Anyone who wishes to help the Mangena family with donations may contact Kokwa Dimpho on 082-099-8957.
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