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FRIDAY, 17 JULY 2011 Correctional Services officials, Probationers and Parolees geared up for Mandela Day celebrations Answering the call of the former President of the Republic of South Africa, Dr Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela probationers and parolees will join the Department of Correctional Services officials at Mamelodi Hospital and Mmalerato Care Centre as part of making a meaningful contribution to a call to spend 67 minutes of the time to assist those that are less fortunate and privileged in our communities. To this end the group will cook food, clean the yard facilities, wash and iron the laundry at the Mamelodi hospital and Mmalerato centre for hope an orphage Care centre in Mamelodi. The Department of Correctional Services delegation will be led by the Deputy Regional Commissioner of Gauteng Region Mr Raynold Ndema. Media is invited to cover the event and highlight the plight and the challenges that are faced by this vulnerable sector of our society that include the elderly, orphans, pensioners and people that are living with disabilities. Meanwhile,Emthojeni juvenile centre of exellence officials will donate toys,books and clothes made by juvenile prisoners as part of skills development to Kameeldrift early learning centre situated 28 km esat side of Tshwane(Pretoria). Other supporting events to mark Mandela Day will be held throughout the province by the Department of Correctional Services officials and other key stakeholders namely ex offenders, non governmental organisations, members of the community and academic institutions etc. Details of the event are as follows: Date: 18 July 2011 Time: 10h00 - 15h00 Venue: Mamelodi Hospital & Mmalerato Care Centre Dress code: Presentable For RSVPs and additional information contact: Simphiwe Kondleka on cell 082 809 5649/Tel 012 420 0212/ [email protected] or Thomo Nkgadima 072 829 6913 -- Sending your posting to [email protected] Unsubscribe by sending an email to [email protected] You can also visit http://groups.google.com/group/payco Visit our website at www.mayihlome.wordpress.com
