A fresh coat of paint to welcome those in need, new beds to put a smile on children\u2019s faces, broken plumbing fixed so that everyone may enjoy clean water.<\/p>\n
These wishes of the Dudu Zwane Home in Malvern will now come true thanks to a generous donation from SPAR and Kaya FM.<\/p>
SPAR and Kaya FM generously donated R150 000 to the home on January 30.<\/p>\n
The money was raised during the Kaya Soul Inspired Concert that took place on December 9, last year, at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Johannesburg.<\/p>
More than 5 000 people attended the annual concert.<\/p>\n
During the official handover of the donation to the Dudu Zwane Home, the families who stay at the home welcomed representatives of the respective companies with open arms and tears of joy in their eyes.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are so grateful for the donation.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is more than we could ever hope for.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were so surprised and were not expecting it at all,\u201d said Thulane Mngomezulu, managing director of the Dudu Zwane Home.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn the day, all of us got together and sat down for a delicious lunch that SPAR also donated.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt felt like Christmas.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was hope and so much love.\u201d<\/p>\n
The donation will be used to fix the home\u2019s plumbing, to paint the house to create a lively atmosphere and to buy new beds for the children\u2019s room.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Take a trip with Hospice East Rand<\/a><\/p>\n Centre to help abused women to a better future<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Mngomezulu thanked SPAR and Kaya FM by expressing his gratitude.<\/p>\n \u201cYou are wonderful to us and have changed the lives of everyone who lives here.<\/p>\n \u201cPlease continue to assist others and change their lives for the better as well,\u201d said Mngomezulu.<\/p>\n Kathleen Bailie, SPAR inland advertising manager, said they are very proud to be associated with organisations that give hope to communities.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Dudu Zwane Home caters for more than 23 people who are infected and affected by HIV\/Aids.<\/p>\n \u201cThey provide a holistic approach which includes educating the local community and are, therefore, in desperate need of medicine, food and caregivers.<\/p>\n \u201cWe hope this donation will allow the centre to expand their influence in the community so they may be able to assist more families affected by HIV\/Aids,\u201d said Bailie.<\/p>\n This is the third consecutive year SPAR has sponsored the Kaya Soul Inspired Concert.<\/p>\n The Dudu Zwane Home is a non-profit organisation that takes care of people who are infected and affected by HIV\/Aids.<\/p>\n The home also provides services such as washing, feeding and monitoring medication for patients.<\/p>\n The establishment features a soup kitchen, social development services, counselling and support groups.<\/p>\n The Dudu Zwane Home is proud of its community outreach programme that aims to educate the community and create awareness around the deadly disease.<\/p>\n According to StatsSA, 7.52 million people are living with HIV\/Aids in South Africa.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hav<\/strong>e 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 Kgotsofalang 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<\/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>\n