SAPS Captain Ezra October played his part for South Africa by collaborating with Ladles of Love to feed the homeless of Cape Town.
South Africa (01 September 2020) – Everyone in society has a role to play; police officers are tasked with enforcing law and order, and protecting the citizens of the country. One officer went above and beyond his call of duty and helped feed a community in need.
The lockdown in South Africa has had a toll on some of the poorest communities, thankfully there are organisations and individuals who have stepped forward to address the need and provide aid to those struggling most.
Margolite Williams who works with the organisation Ladles of Love worked closely with SAPS Captain Ezra October in early July. They went out into communities to hand out warm meals. She shared her experience on social media, calling Captain October a “father of our community” for all his valuable efforts.
“I was privileged enough to spend the day with Captain Ezra October and his team of police angels. We all think of the police as people you call in when in a crisis. I see the side of the police that are building bridges in the community. I regard Captain Ezra as a “father of our community”. He treats everyone with respect and dignity. He travels around Cape Town all day delivering meals to the homeless communities. He serves food and mentors kids in city schools. I know Madiba looks down on these policemen and smiles. His vision and what he strives for, is carried out by these servicemen. I salute you and I am honoured to join hands with you.” – Margolite Williams
Captain October along with the Ladles of Love team visited homeless people living on the streets in Cape Town to give warm mealie meal porridge for breakfast. On the day they went out, it had been cold and rainy, typical of a Cape Town winters day. Take a look at some of the good shared on that cold winters day.
If you would like some inspiration on how you can play your part, check out our previous article related to active citizenship and how to get involved more.
Play Your Part is a nationwide movement created to inspire, empower and celebrate active citizenship in South Africa. Its objective is to lift the spirit of our nation by inspiring all South Africans to contribute to positive change, become involved and start doing – because a nation of people who care deeply for one another and the environment in which they live is good for everyone. The campaign is driven by Brand South Africa.
Play Your Part is aimed at all South Africans – from corporates to individuals, NGOs to government, churches to schools, young to not so young. It aims to encourage South Africans to use some of their time, money, skills or goods to contribute to a better future for all.
There are numerous opportunities, big and small, for each and every South African to make a positive difference in the communities in which they live and operate. Play Your Part encourages them to act on these opportunities.
For more information on how you can play your part click here #GetInvolved #PlayYourPart
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