Limpopo
1Min
South Africa
Dec 15, 2025
More than 3,000 elderly people from 60 villages across Limpopo were honoured during the Collen Mashawana Foundation’s third annual Elderly Christmas Celebration. The initiative provided food, medical support and essential care, reinforcing the call to protect the dignity of senior citizens.
The Collen Mashawana Foundation has hosted its third annual Elderly Christmas Celebration in Limpopo, bringing together more than 3,000 elderly beneficiaries from 60 villages for a day dedicated to dignity, care and compassion.
The event, held on Sunday, formed part of the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to uplift vulnerable senior citizens, many of whom face economic and social hardship. Elderly attendees were provided with breakfast and lunch, essential medication, grooming services, Christmas hampers, blankets, wheelchairs and walking aids.
According to the Foundation, the support addressed both the physical and emotional wellbeing of beneficiaries, ensuring that elderly citizens felt valued and respected during the festive season.
The celebration was attended by a royal and civic delegation led by Thovhele Gole Mphaphuli and Thulamela Local Municipality Mayor Councillor Sarah Rambuda. Their presence highlighted the shared responsibility between traditional leadership, government and civil society in protecting the welfare of the elderly.
The initiative was made possible through partnerships with several sponsors, including Shoprite, Boxer, Todani Pty Ltd, Thabelo Funerals, Nrand, Telco Link, Venda Muslim Welfare, Newthings Lefatshe and NAD Invest.
In his closing remarks, Dr Collen Mashawana, founder of the Collen Mashawana Foundation, expressed gratitude to partners and volunteers for their continued support. He reaffirmed the Foundation’s vision to expand the programme in the coming years.
“Our elders are the custodians of our values, history and wisdom. This celebration is more than a Christmas event. It is a reminder that they are seen, valued and loved. My hope is to see this initiative grow year after year and reach even more elderly citizens,” Mashawana said.
The Collen Mashawana Foundation said it remains committed to serving humanity with compassion and dignity, particularly those who laid the foundations of the communities South Africans live in today.
