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Seniors in Secunda prepare for new year of giving

Dra Mekaar members gathered at the NG Kerk Goedehoop Gemeente on October 7 for fellowship, celebrations and discussions about community projects planned for the new year.

Members of Dra Mekaar gathered at the NG Kerk Goedehoop Gemeente on October 7 for their twice-monthly meeting.

The morning opened with a scripture reading and prayer led by Ds Danie de Jongh.

Chairperson Eileen Bezuidenhout discussed two projects members will undertake next year, with assistance planned for Maria Old Age Home and Janele Huis, both in Evander.


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Ds Danie de Jongh opened the Dra Mekaar gathering with scripture reading and prayer. Photo: Kerry Bird

Further details on the supplies and assistance will be confirmed as part of the new-year programme planning.

Members extended birthday wishes to Bettie Du Preez, Elsa Burger, Martiens Prinsloo, Sonette van der Merwe, Janie van Niekerk, Liana Du Toit, Cora Rossouw and Ella Botha.

Members are also looking forward to the annual De Voetpadkloof holiday, which will take place from October 18 to 23.


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Magda Visser and Laetitia Joubert share a moment at the Dra Mekaar meeting. Photo: Kerry Bird

The gathering also featured music and socialising, followed by lunch where members could build their own burgers.

Due to the upcoming elections on November 4, Dra Mekaar’s year-end function will be held on October 28.

This will be the members’ final gathering before the seasonal break. For more information, contact chairperson Eileen Bezuidenhout on 082 467 5307.


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Dra Mekaar members Fanie du Plessis, Sarel Erwee, Daan Binneman, Andre Jonker, Hennie Alberts and Patrick Shannon at the twice-monthly meeting. Photo: Kerry Bird

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Marinda Jonker, Ria van der Merwe, Joey Labuschagne and Heleen Erwee at the Dra Mekaar meeting. Photo: Kerry Bird

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Charlie Pretorius, Sidney McCallaghan and Phillip Klopper enjoying the Dra Mekaar gathering. Photo: Kerry Bird

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Mphikeleli Masangu

I've been a journalist for 17 years, first as radio journalist and then print. I have a matric senior certificate and a community journalism certificate from the Unisa. I am a strong investigative, political, municipal and hard news journalist.

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