2026

Platinum Health support Nelson Mandela Day

Platinum Health (PH) employees dedicated 67 minutes and more on 17 and 24 July 2026 in support of Nelson Mandela Day. PH focused its efforts on elderly people, the mentally disadvantaged and children as part of what would have been his 108th birthday commemoration.

Determined to make a meaningful difference in more than one community, PH visited three institutions to share a little Madiba Magic. The following highlights capture the activities that took place.

Godisang Orphaned & Vulnerable Children Centre

Godisang Orphaned and Vulnerable Children Centre supports orphaned and vulnerable children living in Royal Bafokeng villages and surrounding communities.

The Centre was founded with a heartfelt mission to support underprivileged children and youth by encouraging education, personal growth and hope for a better future. It provides cooked meals, food parcels and after-school support. Children also receive practical skills development in areas such as knitting, gardening, cleaning, baking, vocational skills and personal hygiene.

Filled with energy and a spirit of service, the PH team worked side by side to help create a safer and cleaner space for the children. Some team members helped replace the school fence, while others rolled up their sleeves to clean the surrounding area. PH also donated essential items, including backpacks for the children, cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils and other necessities, adding practical support to a day filled with care and kindness.

To support Godisang Orphaned and Vulnerable Children Centre, contact the Centre at 071 737 3496 or e-mail govc2013@outlook.com.

Spitskop Special Needs School

Founded by Salomien Snyman in 2013, Spitskop Special Needs School plays an important role in supporting children with disabilities in the Waterberg District.

The school provides care, stimulation and education for 95 children between the ages of 3 and 18. It supports children with pervasive developmental disorders and other conditions that affect cognitive development, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, down syndrome, epilepsy, brain damage, hearing impairments, partial sightedness and learning barriers.

With sleeves rolled up and hearts ready to serve, the PH team arrived in their overalls and set to work painting the outside of the school. Alongside this hands-on support, PH donated essential items, including school bags and toiletries, to bring added comfort and care to the children.

To support Spitskop Special Needs School, contact Centre Manager Lindy Barnard at 071 130 6467 or e-mail office@spitskopschool.co.za.

RHK Centre

RHK Care Centre was established in 2019 by Mrs Masechaba Mashao, who opened her own marital home to create a safe haven for individuals with mental disadvantages.

Supported by professional nurses and qualified caregivers, the Centre provides a home for residents with mental challenges. Beneficiaries are also given the opportunity to develop practical skills such as bricklaying, hairdressing and sewing.

With paintbrushes in hand and a shared spirit of service, the PH team helped bring renewed care to the Centre by painting the inside of the facility. PH also donated mattresses, blankets and bedding sets, helping to create a warmer, safer and more dignified living environment for residents.

To support RHK Care Centre, contact the Centre Founder, Mrs Masechaba Mashao, at 071 249 0023.

2025

Platinum Health support Nelson Mandela Day

Platinum Health (PH) employees devoted 67 minutes and more on 18 July 2025 in support of Nelson Mandela Day celebrations. To honour the amount of time and resources former president Nelson Mandela devoted to improving the lives of children around the word, we made the elderly and children the focus of what would have been his 107th birthday.

Not content with making a difference in just one place, we visited three institutions to spread a bit of Madiba Magic! Here’s a snapshot of the activities that took place.

Fezeka Old Age Home

Fezeka Old Age Home is a home for the elderly and adults living with disabilities. It was formed in 2023 by Fezeka Helepe. The centre is situated in Ledig and caters to 13 beneficiaries, the oldest being 103 years old living with disabilities.

The Old Age Home was in need of paint and the doors needed varnishing too.

All dressed up in their overalls, our team enthusiastically started varnishing the doors and painting the walls, with many elderly people expressing their gratitude for our keen efforts. To ensure they sleep warm and cozy we also donated beds, sheets and an array of colourful comforters. Three brand new wheelchairs and a first-aid kit were also donated to the home too!

At the event, our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Rodney Gounden underlined the importance of preserving the legacy of Madiba. He said the elders carry the same wisdom and resilience and strength that Madiba stood for. He reiterated that Mandela Day is a call to action, a reminder that each of us has the power to change the world, even in just 67 minutes!

He honoured the elderly present at the event, saying they are a living testimony of what it means to endure, to love and to forgive.

If you wish to donate to Fezeka Old Age Home or to find out more, contact Fezeka Helepe, on 069 126 6774.

Dimakatso Safe House

Dimakatso Safe House serves as a safety home for children and youth in the area. It offers integrated services to disadvantaged, neglected, traumatised and abused children and the house provides 24-hour’s accommodation, food, medical services, clothing, scholastic training, social counselling and any other services needed for their total care.

Our teams were excited as everyone pitched in with painting the house, and the end result was incredibly enjoyable and rewarding. We also donated two brand new washing machines to assist with laundry for the kids, supplies for groceries, school bags and party packs to ensure the kids can enjoy themselves.

At the event, our Nursing Services Executive, Mr. Albert Kokota said we are always happy to be able to make a positive difference in people’s lives, especially the youngsters of today as they are the leaders of tomorrow. “It is an exhilarating experience to be part of an initiative that gives something meaningful to the community. Thank you for the warm welcome we received from all of you, and we trust that our visit here today will make a positive difference in the lives of the children.”

If you wish to donate to Dimakatso Safe House or to find out more, contact Dimakatso Kgarimetsa on 079 047 0825.

Malomanye Child Drop-in Centre

The Malomanye Child Drop-in Centre serves as a home for child-headed families which was established in 2006 in the village called Malomanye surrounding Atok. The centre aims to ease the load of child-headed households by providing a day care facility for children aged zero to five years. There are 67 children who receive care at this facility and only 43 of these children receive financial support from social development.

Malomanye has a gardening service where they plant their own vegetables and give back to the families within the community in need.

At the event, our Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Tiisetso Tsiki thanked the centre for allowing us into their home and handed over the donations that Platinum Health brought for the centre which included school bags, curtain rails, curtains, paint, heavy duty doors and a first aid kit. We also participated in painting the walls and vanishing the doors, leaving them looking brand new.

If you wish to donate to Malomanye Child Drop–in Centre or to find out more, contact Lydia Talane on 072 345 8555.