VANDERBIJLPARK. – This was a gesture from Midvaal’s Executive Mayor Peter Teixeira, who believes that elderly women and grandmothers play an invaluable role in society and are the backbone of communities.

The day was meant to offer some comfort and downtime away from the many responsibilities that they carry

“Due to growing socio economic challenges, elderly women and grandmothers become the primary caregivers and extend support to raise their grandchildren. They instil strong values in different generations as they play a vital role in raising the next generation.

“They often do this with little resources and assistance from the government. We celebrate and honour them, all the women of Midvaal and South Africa as a whole.”