Ekurhuleni treats pensioners to an early Christmas
Pensioners were treated to lunch, entertained by the Khayalethu Old Age Choir and also received Christmas hampers.
CHRISTMAS came early for Ekurhuleni senior citizens as they spent a special day with the executive mayor, Mzwandile Masina, and some of his mayoral committee members in the Germiston banquet hall, on December 7.
The pensioners, who live in various townships in Ekurhuleni, were treated to lunch and Christmas hampers and were entertained by the Khayalethu Old Age Choir.
The mayor urged pensioners not to be silent about challenges they face at home as the city has programmes in place to assist them.
“We, as Ekurhuleni, would like to thank you for raising us. Your constant guidance has meant a lot. We want you to know we are listening to you,” Masina said.
Jackie Seritsane, manager of Health and Social Development’s Indigent Management Programmes, appealed to pensioners not to give money to anyone claiming to be representing the municipality, even if they have convincing identification.
“We have had incidents of pensioners being conned out of their money by people posing as employees of the Ekurhuleni Metro. Don’t give your money to anyone just because they claim to be collecting money that you owe to the municipality. If you owe money, visit your nearest municipal offices.”
Thembi Motha, of Vosloorus Old Age Home, could not hide her excitement about the treats the pensioners received.
“I am so happy! I would like to thank the mayor and everyone responsible for this wonderful idea of a Christmas party for us pensioners.”
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