MEC MANOPOLE TO CELEBRATE OLDER PERSONS IN KURUMAN AND POSTMASBURG

By DSD News

• MEC Mase Manopole will host two Older Persons Appreciation Functions in Kuruman and Postmasburg on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
• ⁠The celebrations form part of Social Development Month under the theme “Strengthening Families Through Partnerships”.
• The functions will promote the dignity, protection, rights and well-being of older persons, in line with the Older Persons Act, 2006.

The Northern Cape MEC for Social Development, Ms Mase Manopole, will lead two Older Persons Appreciation Functions in Kuruman and Postmasburg this Thursday, 15 October 2026. The celebrations form part of the department’s Social Development Month activities.

The functions will be held under the theme “Strengthening Families Through Partnerships”. They aim to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions that older persons make to their families and communities, while promoting their dignity, protection, rights and well-being.

The gatherings will also reaffirm government’s commitment to promoting healthy ageing, preventing the abuse and neglect of older persons, and strengthening family and community support systems. This work is guided by the Older Persons Act, 2006 (Act No. 13 of 2006), which protects the rights of older persons and promotes their well-being.

During the visits, MEC Manopole will engage directly with older persons in both towns. She will acknowledge their lifelong contributions and their resilience, as well as the important role they play in preserving community values and strengthening social cohesion.

Social Development Month is observed every October. It highlights the department’s programmes and its partnerships with communities to build stronger, more caring families.