{"id":156986,"date":"2017-07-25T05:40:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T03:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/156986\/doing-it-for-the-children\/"},"modified":"2017-07-25T18:07:33","modified_gmt":"2017-07-25T16:07:33","slug":"doing-it-for-the-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/07\/25\/doing-it-for-the-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Doing it for the children"},"content":{"rendered":"

The office of th, in partnership with the Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS), EMPD and support services joined forces to make a big difference at the Good Hope Day Care centre on Mandela Day.<\/p>\n

Employees from the departments gathered at the centre to show their support.<\/p>

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\u201cWe varnished the wendy house and the roof at the day care,\u201d said William Ntladi, the district manager media liaison for DEMS.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also brought gifts, food parcels and blankets for the children.<\/p>

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\u201cWe work a lot with this community and have developed a relationship with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Chauke took time to reflect on what the day means to her and South Africa.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are celebrating the life of the honourable Nelson Mandela; it is his day today,\u201d said Chauke.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a country, we have taken the decision to spend time with and assist those in need.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are here to assist the day care with some of their much-needed essentials.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chauke thanked all the parties involved for making the day a success.<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you to all the companies who helped sponsor this day,\u201d said Chauke.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wouldn\u2019t have been able to do it without their assistance.<\/p>\n

\u201cA big thank you to all those who dedicated their time to make this day special for the children.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been preparing this event for the past two months or so and it is humbling to see it being a success.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe urge all South Africans to join hands in ensuring the day works for all in need in the name of our fallen hero.\u201d<\/p>\n

The principal at the day care, Jone Louw was lost for words.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really don\u2019t know what to say; I am just very happy,\u201d said Louw.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am over the moon; all these things will help the children a lot.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe children will be well taken care of for a long time and I wish blessings upon all who gave generously.\u201d<\/p>\n

The children at the day care centre also received toys and played with the fire brigade mascot.<\/p>\n