Zululand Observer - Weekender

Zululander­s do their time on the line

- Conelia Harry

THE ninth annual ZO "Hang Out with Madiba" wash line charity drive was a resounding success.

Hundreds of bags of clothing and blankets, as well as non-perishable foods were collected at the wash lines which were erected outside the Richards Bay Civic Centre and at the ZO offices in Empangeni.

Zululander­s came out in force to support the Mandela Day initiative, led by the Zululand Observer in partnershi­p with the City of uMhlathuze and Rotary in both Richards Bay and Empangeni.

As in previous years, the Rotary Club of Richards Bay used the platform to distribute wheelchair­s to people living with disabiliti­es, which was done through the Nawe Zifunze Disabled Associatio­n in Mzingazi. Locals began pegging their donations on the line

from as early as 7.30am, and community members streamed in throughout the morning until midday to donate and spread some Madiba magic. South32 and Richards Bay police station erected wash lines at their premises, and encouraged their staff members to support the cause. Grantleigh and St Catherine's Interact pupils manned the lines in Richards Bay and Empangeni, while Netcare delivered a heap of items to the ZO offices in Empangeni.

Not to mention all the individual­s and Rotarians who gave of their time and generously donated to the cause. All items collected are distribute­d to the region's needy through the ZO charity arm Dice (Do I Care Enough?).

Kloppers Inc also donated 350 jars of hope - a soup mix that can feed a family of four a hearty meal during our cold winter.

City of uMhlathuze councillor­s and staff donated several beautiful new blankets, while City Mayor Xolani Ngwezi and his wife Slindile Mbalenhle Ngwezi personally donated bags of clothing and pledged to give Dice half the proceeds of the sale of a cow. Addressing donors and supporters at the Richards Bay washing line, Mayor Ngwezi thanked all involved for their hard work in this worthy initiative. "We commend the Zululand Observer for leading this campaign, and editor Dave Savides for the contributi­ons made, not only through your work but in such projects.

"We pledge to continue our support, and I challenge our councillor­s and employees to do the same next year," said Ngwezi.

?? ?? City mayor Xolani Ngwezi thanks the community for their tremendous support Download the free app and scan this logo.
City mayor Xolani Ngwezi thanks the community for their tremendous support Download the free app and scan this logo.
?? ?? Richards Bay police station hosted a Hang Out With Madiba washing line. Pegging their donations are Sergeant Khethiwe Ndlela, Bongekile Manqele, CPF chairperso­n Tania Alger and Lieutenant Colonel Mpume Mate
Richards Bay police station hosted a Hang Out With Madiba washing line. Pegging their donations are Sergeant Khethiwe Ndlela, Bongekile Manqele, CPF chairperso­n Tania Alger and Lieutenant Colonel Mpume Mate
?? ?? Senior fireman Fayaad Crouch, ZO managing editor Ronelle Ramsamy, Dice operations manager Karen Dalton with senior firemen Mzamo Mdletshe, Mseni Manguzi and Mandla Gumede with the Mandela Day donations
Senior fireman Fayaad Crouch, ZO managing editor Ronelle Ramsamy, Dice operations manager Karen Dalton with senior firemen Mzamo Mdletshe, Mseni Manguzi and Mandla Gumede with the Mandela Day donations
?? ?? Members of the City Fire & Rescue division cheerfully assisted at the Richards Bay ZO line throughout the day
Members of the City Fire & Rescue division cheerfully assisted at the Richards Bay ZO line throughout the day
?? ?? *Open your PixzAR app and scan the framed image to hear from City mayor Xolani Ngwezi
*Open your PixzAR app and scan the framed image to hear from City mayor Xolani Ngwezi
?? ?? Terry Crystal from Richards Bay Rotary pegs his donation
Terry Crystal from Richards Bay Rotary pegs his donation
?? ?? South32 added their corporate weight to the ZO Hang Out with Madiba charity drive by erecting their own washing lines at the Hillside smelter. There was a hive of activity at the line as Calvin Mkhabela, vice president of operations: Hillside Aluminium (centre) led the initiative from the front
South32 added their corporate weight to the ZO Hang Out with Madiba charity drive by erecting their own washing lines at the Hillside smelter. There was a hive of activity at the line as Calvin Mkhabela, vice president of operations: Hillside Aluminium (centre) led the initiative from the front
?? ?? Lee Anthony (ZO business manager) with EPX Couriers employees Muzi Mlambo and Dorothy Basson, who kindly transporte­d the substantia­l Mandela Day clothing donation from the Richards Bay line to the ZO offices on Monday
Lee Anthony (ZO business manager) with EPX Couriers employees Muzi Mlambo and Dorothy Basson, who kindly transporte­d the substantia­l Mandela Day clothing donation from the Richards Bay line to the ZO offices on Monday
?? ?? Dave Savides with South32’s Lindokuhle Ximba and Sanele Shangase with their winter woollies donation
Dave Savides with South32’s Lindokuhle Ximba and Sanele Shangase with their winter woollies donation
?? ?? Faithful at the washing line every year are Krian, Danny and Nellenie Naidoo, with Nonto Sigwaza
Faithful at the washing line every year are Krian, Danny and Nellenie Naidoo, with Nonto Sigwaza
?? ?? Natasha Govender and Wendy Botes at the South32 Madiba Day washing line
Natasha Govender and Wendy Botes at the South32 Madiba Day washing line
?? ?? Grantleigh pupils manned the ZO charity line in Richards Bay from start to finish
Grantleigh pupils manned the ZO charity line in Richards Bay from start to finish
?? ?? Elva Martin and Leah with Liz Savides spending their 67 minutes at the wash line
Elva Martin and Leah with Liz Savides spending their 67 minutes at the wash line
?? ?? Balungile Mabele pegs her contributi­on onto the Hillside smelter line
Balungile Mabele pegs her contributi­on onto the Hillside smelter line
?? ?? Natasha Govender at the South32 Madiba Day line
Natasha Govender at the South32 Madiba Day line

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