A 63-year-old Linah Mokomane, from Hammanskraal, has taken the initiative to offer soup to elderly people at Jubilee Mall while they wait for their pension grants.
It is part of Mokomane’s effort to feed hundreds of elderly persons in line for a monthly pension grant with a nutritious meal of the day
Mokomane’s generosity in serving free hot soup benefits the community in a lasting way and shows a commitment to doing good.
This initiative aims to increase awareness of elderly people whose lives you influenced. It means everything to someone to have hot soup.
She founded Lethabo Care Centre in Newstand, which provides care for senior citizens, people with disabilities, and children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Being an elderly woman herself, she realised how cold winters and a long grant collection process affect the elderly people living in her community.
Her work in the public social field involves community outreach to raise awareness of disabilities. With help from Pick n Pay and Jubilee Mall’s management, it is one of the most rewarding undertakings one can do.
Pick n Pay at the Mall representative Sonto Moloi told Tshwane Bulletin Mokomane’s compassion has become a beacon in the community.
the elderly with soup.
“We are happy to assist where we can as it is a worthy cause and this is our community,” she added. Food surplus from Pick n Pay is donated to SASSA soup initiative.
She sets up a pop-up serving station close to the SASSA grant collection lines where she serves hot soup to the elderly waiting in the queue.
The selfless act Mokomane displays also provides a respite from the chilly weather. As an individual who is committed to making a positive impact in her community, she has sacrificed her time and energy.
