The SAPS in Musina had a helping hand in the 16 days of activism against violence against women and children campaign, when Venetia Mine donated food parcels to be distributed to the needy elderly people of Musina on Monday, November 28.

The day started when 50 unsuspecting elderly people of Nancefield were transported to the Nancefield Community Hall by police vehicles. On their arrival, they were served snacks and cold drinks. A while later, the Station Commissioner and committee members of the Gender Focal Point of Musina arrived at the hall.

After giving a short speech about the meaning of the day, food parcels were handed out to the elderly. Some of these elderly residents used canes and walking frames to receive their parcels and others were so happy that they danced for the SAPS members. After the handing out, the elderly were transported back to their homes.

The group of police members then proceeded to MTD, another township, where they visited an elderly single woman who took two orphan babies from Zimbabwe into her care. The babies, a boy and a girl, were found abandoned along the Limpopo River after their parents died. The woman was congratulated on her selfless gesture and handed two food parcels. The children’s excitement had the police members in tears.

The next stop for these dedicated police officials were the “Weesgerus” old age home in Musina. Food parcels were distributed to the elderly people in the hall situated on the premises. However, members of the SAPS soon found out that this was no ordinary hand-out; an elderly bedridden stroke victim was then represented with a food parcel by the members, as well as a gravely ill lady whose husband received the parcel on behalf of his wife. The gentleman praised all parties involved.

The South African Police Service in Musina would like to thank Venetia Mine for making this day a huge success, and to wish all the elderly residents of Musina a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.