Canyon Coal and its suppliers Zuva Mining Services and Mptec handed over blankets to elderly people at the Thokozani Aged Group on 18 July in honour of Mandela Day 2022. Thokozani Aged Group is located in the Rethabiseng Multi-purpose Centre in Bronkhorstspruit, Gauteng. 

Thokozani Aged Group is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) which was established in 2016 to cater for the needs of the elderly members of the Bronkhorstspruit community. From 8 am to 4 pm throughout the weekdays pensioners are kept stimulated by making beads, tending to A vegetable garden, and painting pictures and are also provided with breakfast and lunch by the NGO.  

“On behalf of the elderly members of The Thokozani Aged Group I want to thank Canyon Coal and its suppliers for gifting us beautiful new warm blankets, which are important to keep the elderly warm, especially in winter,” stated Thokozani Aged Group Centre Manager Thoko Magudulela. 

“Canyon Coal and our business partners greatly value the contribution that NGOs like the Thokozani Aged Group that caters for the needs of the elderly members of the community. The donation of these blankets, forms part of our community social investment to the people of Bronkhorstspruit, who are integral stakeholders to the continued success of our Khanye Colliery which is located nearby,” stated Xolile. 

Christmas Cheer 

Additionally, Canyon Coal and its suppliers Ingwenya Mineral processing, SA Minerals Laboratories Ithuba, Precon and Mptec handed over 111 Christmas food packages to elderly people at the Thokozani Aged Group in Bronkhorstspruit on 14 December 2022.