Water system

We are very happy with the new water system. Although the centre is closed again, (to protect the elderly who are particularly vulnerable for corona), having our own water makes a huge difference. Therefore a VERY BIG THANK YOU to…
We are very happy with the new water system. Although the centre is closed again, (to protect the elderly who are particularly vulnerable for corona), having our own water makes a huge difference. Therefore a VERY BIG THANK YOU to…
The Christmas lunch for the elderly was a happy ending of a difficult year. The new year started with a lovely shower, a real blessing for 2021.
The elderly are very happy to be at their “home” again and do activities. It takes a little time to get used to wearing a face mask, though.
If all goes well, we will soon have a borehole at the day care centre. Glen James is donating a solar pump with complete setup and installation, Clive Torre is kindly drilling the borehole that will supply the water. Ron…
June and July were exceptionally cold this year. Luckily we received lots of blankets, so all the elderly could keep warm. A big thanks to all who contributed.
During the lock down period from 2 April till 20 May, the food drive continued, despite permit challenges. A big thank you to the Safari’s Destination bus, with driver OB from Travel for Impact and of course the Polokong team:…
Regretfully Polokong Centre for the Elderly has been closed with immediate effect. The reason is that the elderly can’t come to the centre anymore, as they can’t maintain a distance of 1-2 meter during traveling to and from the centre.…
Thank you so much, Lindsay Drager from Delta Physio & Pilates for helping the Polokong elderly to keep fit, without charging anything.
One of the favourite activities at the centre is a ball game. The ball has a bell inside, so also visually disabled elderly can participate.
Thank you so much, community of the Protestant Church Neede, for your gift. We used the money to buy materials and games especially designed for visual handicapped elderly.