The Preshco Woman’s Clinic in Klerksdorp CBD hosted Mandela Day with Ms Northwest Exclusive Finalist Irene Motsamai at the Living Water Ministry Church in Kanana. They talked about teenage pregnancy in the community. The campaign was supported by several stakeholders representing Department of Social Development, Department of Health, as well as Department of Education. Sr Precious Mashupi gave the talk.
International Mandela Day: Honouring Mandela
Lentswe, Kanana - Phodiso Worship Centre in Kanana led by Apostle TD Mofokeng, commemorated Mandela Day by assisting others. They collected clothes, sanitary pads, and personal hygiene products from their congregation, along with soup and bread that were specially made for those in need to provide them with sustenance.
International Mandela Day: Lulu Chao Foundation encourages youth
Lentswe, Jouberton - The Lulu Chao Foundation (LCF) is a community based organisation with various programs to plough back to the society and collaborate with other organisations that are committed and doing the same project. On Mandela Day, LCF visited Biza Garden View in Ext 17 where Rethabile Ngwenya, local chairperson and District Secretary of Youth in Agriculture and Rural Development, focused on how to create a backyard garden and sustain it. She said it is important to grow your own food.
International Mandela Day - various photos
Simon Xakekile Makhafane, district chairperson of traditional healers, accompanied traditional healers to various places in Khuma, Kanana, Tigane and Jouberton where they distributed fruit and groceries. They also handed out soup on Mandela Day.
Marathon icon passes on at 64
Lentswe, Jouberton - Joubertonians and the athletics community were left saddened after the tragic death of David Musinyane (TIKI) Tlale, the Jouberton marathoner who was widely known. He passed away after an unpredicted fall on July 20, a day after the funeral of his beloved uncle. The Jouberton runner started his marathon career in the 1980’s and participated in a number of Comrades Marathons.