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26 November 2013 Alex Pioneer PAGE 2
EARLY CHRISTMAS FOR ELDERS
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Elders during their early Christmas celebration party. KGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA
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Dear Reader, While we do acknowledge the spirit of giving that characterizes the Christmas season, we believe that responsible spending without incurring debt is a far healthier option for any household. South Africans often hit the festive season as if it is the end of time, choosing to ignore the looming financial responsibilities, such as school fees and other bills that come only too quickly in the New Year. The best way to ensure that you do not overspend during the festive season is by saving for it. Keep to your spending limits and avoid being destructed by “no deposit” deals as this can often place you in huge debt.
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Editor’s Note
ore than 200 elders celebrated their Christmas party in advance at Itlhokomeleng Old Age Home on 21 November 2013. The party was aimed to bring the elders together to bid farewell to each other before going their separate ways for the festive holidays. Nosisi Tshatshu of Itlhokomeleng said the party
was made possible by the Luncheon Club with about 230 of its members who donated cash for Christmas gifts for the 135 outreach members who don’t reside at Itlhokomeleng, and bought Christmas boxes and prepared a decent Christmas dinner for them. “We want them to have a chat and interact with each other and forget their personal problems,” concluded Tshatshu.
Picture: Kgadi Johanna Lamola
Most of the elders from outside Itlhokomeleng were accompanied by their families for the celebration with their counterparts and to ensure they are safe to and from the party. Itlhokomeleng Director Marjorie Manganye said: “I feel blessed and honoured by such a large community of Alexandra, the young and the old. This is the outcome of harmoniously and respectfully working with
If you did not budget for the Festive Season, stay at home, if you did not save, don’t borrow to spend. Try and save enough during the year so that you can have enough to spend during the festive period. “The biggest killer over the festive season is the obvious use of credit,” says the General Manager of Financial Product, Andy Gilder. Celebrate your festive season responsibly. N’wa Hlungwani (Patricia)
people and serving them passionately.” Manganye further appreciated the staff, management and the board for its team spirit. The elders were entertained by various
groups including a soloist, Grace Abrahams, choirs rendering choral music and the Zulu traditional dancersIsigege.
I CYCLED ALEXANDRA
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Cycled Alexandra ( ICA) is a cyclist initiative whose core goal is to help disadvantaged families in Alexandra by giving them food parcels for December. Alexandra Bicycle Tours identified a number of
households who were in dire need of food aid and have taken it upon themselves to come up with a solution to try and assist these households in this festive time of need. Annually on the last Saturday of November, the
WORDS OF INSPIRATION “If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.”- Jim Rohn
team of Alexandra Bicycle Tours invites both local and international tourists to visit their township and utilizes half of their proceeds to buy food for those in need. This is how ICA was born. This was their way of allowing outsiders to experience the true sense of township life while giving to their community. ICA is a fun day out with family, friends or colleagues that will open your eyes and expose them to the misconception that we all have about the famous
township. Tourists or cyclists will get an opportunity to explore the famous township on a bicycle tour whilst taking in the scenery, indulging in Kasi cuisine and interacting with the residents. The movements will give the cyclist a chance to see Alexandra in its full glory and enable them to feel like part of the community. You will also visit the historic heritage sites that haven’t been highlighted such as the home of former President Nelson Rolihlahla
Mandela and musical icons such as Hugh Masekela amongst other heritage sites. Cyclists will be charged an entry fee that will include a tour of Alexandra and half of the proceeds will be used to purchase groceries that will be used in the food parcels. These food parcels will be distributed to the identified disadvantaged families at the end of the day. This year ICA will take place on Saturday, 30 November 2013. MarisaO@primedia.co.za