Wednesday is Mandela Day.<\/p>\n
At this time each one of us will begin to reflect on how we are going to do our little bit in service to others.<\/p>
As we prepare for our chance to give back in honour of the decades Mandela spent in sacrifice so that we could live in a better world, we think of his words \u2013 \u201cIt is in your hands to make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n
Our hands can change the world for the better.<\/p>
We have the power to make a difference.<\/p>\n
This year, as we celebrate 100 years since Nelson Mandela\u2019s birth, and we celebrate Mandela Day, let\u2019s do him proud by giving back to our communities<\/p>\n
You can help this Mandela Day by supporting Germiston Child Welfare.<\/p>\n
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SAVF Die Anker residents received a welcome donation<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The charity has a number of wishes it needs to be fulfilled:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Non-perishable food for the food pantry.<\/p>\n \u2022 Baby clothes for ages zero to three months, three to six months and six to 12 months (both winter and summer clothing).<\/p>\n \u2022 Baby products such as Vaseline, face cloths, bum cream, earbuds, dummies and baby bottles (both small and medium-sized).<\/p>\n \u2022 Bathroom curtains, kitchen curtain and rail or blinds for the bathroom and kitchen.<\/p>\n \u2022 Office carpets for three of the offices.<\/p>\n \u2022 If people want to work in the garden, they will need to bring compost and plants.<\/p>\n \u2022 Cleaning and re-painting of the wall at the back of the offices which is looking unappealing at the moment.<\/p>\n \u2022 Vehicle tyres cut into half to assemble around the cement block outside to prevent injury to children if they fall.<\/p>\n \u2022 Painting of a hopscotch game on the cement.<\/p>\n \u2022 Re-sealing of the outside huts (painting).<\/p>\n \u2022 Office furniture.<\/p>\n \u2022 IT services.<\/p>\n Donations are tax-deductible and Germiston Child Welfare can issue Section 18A certificates upon request.<\/p>\n If your donation is for goods, the certificate can be for the value.<\/p>\n If you are interested in helping or need any further information contact Barbara Bouwer on 011 825 3655 or alternatively send an email to info@childwelfaregermiston.org.za and pay the charity a visit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nBabies receive much-needed blankets<\/a><\/h4>\n