2026 Mandela Month Celebration Speech
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Mandela Month provincial government activities to uplift vulnerable people (continuing until 29 July 2026)
The Limpopo provincial government says it has rolled out a continuous series of activities during Mandela Month to uplift vulnerable people, and that it will continue this momentum every day until 29 July 2026.
- Who it is for
- vulnerable people across Limpopo, including elders
- How to act on it
- Attend/benefit from the provincial government’s Mandela Month activities as they are rolled out across the province during the month.
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Throughout this entire month, our provincial government has rolled out a continuous series of impactful activities to uplift the vulnerable and we are marching forward with this momentum every single day until the 29th of July 2026.
Support and services for elders at the Mookgophong Service Centre for the Aged (meals, health screenings, Golden Games, Food-on-Wheels)
The speech describes the Mookgophong Service Centre for the Aged as serving 132 registered elders (including people with disabilities) through dietician-approved meals, health screenings, Golden Games, and Food-on-Wheels.
- Who it is for
- registered elders served by the Mookgophong Service Centre for the Aged
- How to act on it
- Use the services provided by the Mookgophong Service Centre for the Aged (meals, health screenings, Golden Games, and Food-on-Wheels) as part of the centre’s operations.
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Through dietician-approved meals, health screenings, the Golden Games, and Food-on-Wheels, this centre protects the dignity of our people.
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Limpopo
Reference
https://www.limpopo.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Mandela-Month-Celebration-Speech.pdf
Key Takeaways
- Speech by Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba
- Event: Mandela Month celebration at Mookgopong Old Age Home, Modimolle-Mookgophong, Waterberg District
- Date: 22 July 2026
- Mandela Month activities continue until 29 July 2026
- Mookgophong Service Centre for the Aged: NPO registered in 2006; full funding from Department of Social Development since 2008
- Centre serves 132 registered elders (ages 63–95), including 16 persons with disabilities
- Centre provides dietician-approved meals, health screenings, Golden Games, and Food-on-Wheels
- Elders’ challenges cited: unsafe/ageing infrastructure, lack of suitable transport, limited physical space, water shortages, shortage of personnel, security concerns (fencing/gates/safety lighting)
- Commitments: refurbishment/upgrading plans; long-term renovation/redevelopment; processing interventions for borehole, reliable transport, additional care personnel, and reinforced security infrastructure
- Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba
- Nelson Mandela
- Limpopo Provincial Government
- Department of Social Development
- Department of Health
- Waterberg District Municipality
- Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality
- Mookgophong Old Age Home
- Mookgophong Service Centre for the Aged
- Baboos Hardware
- Rooiberg Mine
- Cllr Jack Maeko
- Cllr Anna Mboweni
Dates
Closing Date
22 July 2026