2 Military Hospital feeds the needy during Mandela

Day 2023

The Occupational Therapy Department at 2 Military Hospital once again donated 'Akni' meals to the impoverished community of an informal settlement located in Diep River known as "Gatjie."

Although the department also treated this day as a team building event, their hearts and main focus were certainly geared toward serving those less fortunate than themselves.

'Akni' is a traditional Malay dish, primarily consisting of spicy, curried chicken, potatoes, and rice. Various spices go into the preparation of traditional Malay 'Akni.' Once the food preparation was completed, personnel from the Occupational Therapy Department set up a camping table as a "serving area" in the Gatjie settlement, and

The members of the OT group appreciated the opportunity to partake in this noble cause of feeding the needy. "We may be members of the SANDF within the SAMHS, but any given day, we serve the people of South Africa." That was the message of the OT team.

As part of their ongoing efforts to support Mandela Day's vision, members of the Area Military Health Unit Gauteng (AMHU GT), in collaboration with the Joint Operations Division, organized a donation

Minute SOS Children’s Village

abandoned, and neglected

Area Military Health Unit Gauteng, represented by A/OC Col P.J. Hoffmann and SO1

Ndlovu, officiated the handover of donations to SOS Children’s Village Programme Director Mr. V. Mbinga and received the donations on behalf of the on July 18, 2023. Unit members were divided into groups and joined the staff to assist with cleaning, ironing, and general maintenance around the center.

SOS Children’s Village is a child care and development center that provides care and support for orphaned, abused,

In his closing remarks, the Officer Commanding quoted Nelson Mandela by saying, "There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to helping others without expecting anything in return."