Senior citizens from Lwandle had a moment to treasure when local councillor Xolani Diniso collaborated with Masincedane and Phambili organisations for a pampering session.
At least 50 seniors from the age of 65 upwards had their hands and feet tended at Lwandle Community Hall on Friday 14 March.
Diniso described the event as part of giving back to the senior citizens, the pillars of the community.
“We felt it was time for us to entertain them to relieve their stress. We noticed some of them are always indoors and had nowhere to go. So we thought let’s invite them to the community hall and do foot massages and educational talks regarding their well-being.”
He said they were also given small goodie bags. The event was also seen as a social gathering where they shared their problems.
According to Diniso, senior citizens deserve better. “These are the people who looked after us when we were young. We know some of them are abused (verbally, emotionally, financially and even physically) by their children. So, such events provide relief.”
He said funding for the event came from the ward-allocation budget.
One of the seniors, Nokhaya Siyoywana (73), described the gathering as wonderful. She said they felt honoured.
“It is rare for senior citizens to gather in one place and have fun. It means a lot to us. We thank the councillor for what he has done for us.”
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