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Grant day made special for eMalahleni’s senior citizens

Municipal leaders stepped up to make social grant day extra meaningful by providing support and kindness to elderly residents.

July 12, 2025
Simangele Khoza 1 minute read
CIr Nombuso Shabangu shares a warm hug with an elderly woman.

As Mandela Month begins, Emalahleni Local Municipality has set a strong example of compassion and community care.

Municipal leaders, councillors, political leaders, and local businesses joined hands at KG Mall and Pick n Pay Complex in KwaGuqa Extension 9 to support elderly residents collecting their social grants.

Municipal leaders bring warmth and comfort to elderly residents on social grant day.

Executive Mayor Clr Vusi Nhlapho and Speaker of Council Clr Nombuso Shabangu led the initiative on July 2.

“This is a reminder that the role of leadership goes beyond administration. It includes being present, listening, and responding to the everyday needs of our people,” said Nhlapho.

Leaders show compassion on grant day.

Pensioners were treated with dignity as they received blankets, warm tea, fruit, bread, and soup while waiting in queues.

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July 12, 2025
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