Royal family makes children in hospital happy!

The Supreme King of the Bakoena ba Mopeli Royal House, Moremoholo Motebang Mopeli, noted that some of the children in the hospital come from poor families.

Children at Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli Regional Hospital received toys on Mandala Day. Photo by Joseph Mokoaledi

“The children are devastated in the hospital environment with pain in their bodies. They want toys to pass the time. One of the doctors told me that some children feel lonely because their parents cannot afford to visit them daily. The royal family has taken the initiative to make a change to honour our struggle, iconic Dr Nelson Mandela Rolihlahla Mandela,” he said.

The hospital is named after Mofumahadi Manapo Mopeli, the younger sister of Moremoholo Motebang Mopeli.

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Sun City staff and other stakeholders are using the 67 minutes to support the Itekeng home care centre in Phatsima outside Rustenburg by planting a vegetable garden and distributing blankets and groceries on Thursday. photo.twitter.com/42AwOYFRXm

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In the Northwest US, a team from Sun City dedicated Mandela Day to traveling to several local children’s homes to distribute blankets, clothing and food.

As part of their Mandela Day initiative, the Itekeng Home-Based Care Centre in Phatsima Village was among the recipients of these charitable donations, reflecting the resort’s commitment to charity.

Mpho Molebatsi, founder of Itekeng, expressed her gratitude for the kindness received.

Itekeng deals with children with disabilities, neglect and abuse.

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Mpho said they face many challenges but they want to protect children from harm.

“We are committed to empowering children with special needs.”

Sun City staff and other stakeholders spent their 67 minutes helping Itekeng Home-Based Care Centre in Phatsima, outside Rustenburg. Photo by Rapula Mancai.

Mother Maria Pilane said she is grateful to the centre for helping her 11-year-old son with a disability.

Another parent, Segametsi Tshotse, said: “There are parents who have the bad tendency to hide and neglect their disabled children. This place has made me understand that they are human beings just like everyone else.”

Tebogo Mokgejane, Manager of Socio-Economic Development and Stakeholder Engagement at Sun City, said that giving back to the community, especially vulnerable groups in society, is a priority for them.

“The company, with the help of other contractors, donated food parcels, blankets and renovation materials. The spirit of generosity can be achieved by working together and supporting those in need. We strive to lead by example,” Tebogo said.

Sun City staff and other stakeholders spent 67 minutes helping Itekeng Home-Based Care Centre in Phatsima, outside Rustenburg. Photo by Rapula Mancai.

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