Springs is stronger than Covid-19

Ordinary people, businesses, police, CPF, prisoners and the City of Ekurhuleni all came together to look after those who were less fortunate.

March 29, 2021

Siphokazi Zama 1 minute read

The inmates at the Modderbee Correctional Facility sewed masks to donate to the less fortunate in Springs, Kwa-Thema and beyond.

On March 26 it had been one year since we first went into lockdown.
When we first heard about the virus, many of us thought it would be one of those things to happen in other countries, like ebola and bird flu.
Nobody thought it would change our lives as we knew it.

The Ekurhuleni Food Bank fed thousands during lockdown due to generous donations from companies like Trio Foods, which donated 5 000 meat hampers.

While Covid-19 has taken a lot from us, such as family and friends, jobs, businesses, our ability to hug one another, congregate in large numbers and travel the world, what is hasn’t taken from us is our humanity.
Our humanity, empathy and ability to care for one another were on full display during the pandemic.
Some went from never seeing their neighbours to doing their grocery shopping.

Also read: Ekurhuleni food bank shuts its door

Others got to spend precious time together that otherwise would not have been possible due to the work/school commitments.
Our frontline workers proved they were superheroes and risked their lives every day to help the sick and keep us safe.

TS Springs Cadets looked after their fellow shipmates who were struggling to make ends meet during lockdown in Kwa-Thema.

The residents of Springs proved time and again that they are the best thing about this little town.
Ordinary people, businesses, police, CPF, prisoners and the City of Ekurhuleni all came together to look after those who were less fortunate.
Food parcels were collected and distributed and masks were made to keep all of us safe.
At present, many of us are looking to recover.

Also read: Donors hand out food parcels

Now is the time to once again show our humanity and support our local businesses.
They are the lifeblood of this town and without them, Springs and its people would be much worse off.
While supporting them, sanitise, keep your distance and wear a mask.